A Universal Design Project: Here is an info graphic to put the CDC's report on the status of the Disability Population in the US into perspective...Something to make you think.

About AUDP:

A Universal Design Project was established to lead a shift in construction and rehab to a more universal standard in order to meet the diverse needs of the general population.

Based in St. Louis, MO, our focus is guidance on development and reconstruction of real property to appeal to a multi-demographic. In addition to new construction advising, we work to help re-purpose outdated houses and buildings as a means to minimize the environmental impact of construction while adding value to, and extending the useful life of otherwise functionally obsolete properties.

Advising and educating about UD as a crucial element of the planning process helps maximize the value of the project's functional life and minimize costs spent on expensive retrofits brought on by poor planning.

Universal Design is the key to a more economically and efficiently run society. This statement is backed up my observations working in real estate since 2003 and motivated by my life as a parent raising my daughter Mia who was born with a spinal cord injury and relies on a walker, wheelchair and canes to navigate life. On a daily basis, my work in real estate shows me the lack and my life with my daughter illustrates the need. I live this, so my objective with this project is sharing the knowledge gained in both roles and through my studies of universal design with a goal of making life easier for people to live fully functioning lives that allow them to thrive and not just exist, in their homes and beyond.

It remains my hope these efforts will inspire others to work toward the same. It's a big world out there and we have got to work together on this enormous task to make it a truly universal success story.

Respectfully,

Amy Barnes

Universal design makes living easier for EVERYONE.

Universal Design, also knows as Inclusive Design or Design for All, is more than an industry buzz term or the latest fad in residential design and construction. It is smart design.

In layman's terms, it's style meeting accessibility. At it's core, it's a baseline of human centered design principles to be followed with thoughtfulness and creativity during the planning process before a project's construction phase begins.

Applied universal design allows efficient and effective use of time, energy and resources. It is a concept that applies to the built environment as well as products and services that accommodate a global user without stigmatizing.

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Tuesday, 4 September 2018

Here is an info graphic to put the CDC's report on the status of the Disability Population in the US into perspective...Something to make you think.

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