https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign Post an example/photo of universal design that you see in your daily life and describe how it works for ALL (for few extra credit points). Be sure to include your name. There are also resources posted on the topic for your use. en-us 2017-11-12 13:45:23 UTC 2025-02-25 01:30:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/301786722 The IMU has a ramp at the front allowing anyone unable to use stairs to get into the main entrance.

]]> 2018-11-07 20:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/301786722 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/301786939 2018-11-07 20:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/301786939 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/301902099 Electric toothbrushes can help people with limited motor skills brush their teeth. A person does not need to move their arm in circular motions, back and forth, all while gripping onto the toothbrush. This electric toothbrush is easier to hold and solves the complex task of brushing teeth, which could be challenging for people who are not as able to use their fine motor skills. It allows all people to brush their teeth efficiently and quickly, saving time and keeping teeth cleaner! Yay for universal design!]]> 2018-11-08 05:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/301902099 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302153754 This is the waiting area outside of the OR at the university hospital. Besides the obvious chair seating, bench seats have been added over time to accomodate situations such as patient families with children, patient families carrying lots of patient belongings, bariatric patients or family members, and the necessity of close, private conversations in a healthcare environment.]]> 2018-11-08 16:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302153754 coltonneely2005 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302389359 This is a sky walk over a busy street outside the hospital, keeping outside distractions and harms away from patients who wanna overlook Iowa City.]]> 2018-11-09 01:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302389359 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302393624 Trowbridge Hall has both stairs and slope design. and there is a button on the wall to hit and  open the door automatically. Also, in this building, I found some places in the TH have both normal characters and braille alphabets.]]> 2018-11-09 01:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302393624 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302780701 I think this wine preservation system is such a great tool, this wine system keeps your wine safe from oxidation, allowing it to continue to age naturally and it's easy to pour.]]> 2018-11-09 21:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302780701 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302788320 This logo was seen when I was on the bus, which means that the bus is very friendly to the disabled and the elderly. As you can see, there is a ladder at the doorway that can be extended. This will avoid the inconvenience of disabled people and the elderly when they step down.]]> 2018-11-09 22:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302788320 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302825198 This is an automatic door of Bread Garden Market. The automatic door design is very friendly to those who might not have the physical capability to pull/push open normal doors. Furthermore, it is also very friendly and convenient to those who are carrying grocery with both their hands.]]> 2018-11-10 06:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302825198 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302825402 This is a handicap shower that is barrier free allowing it to be open and minimalistic.]]> 2018-11-10 06:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302825402 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302887463 Something I was thinking about in terms of universal design is the idea of what are (sometimes derisively called) "trigger warnings" -- text or announcements placed before media that are meant to make audiences aware of potentially disturbing content. This isn't a new concept, as warnings of graphic violence or nudity, etc. have appeared in front of movie previews or TV shows for as long as I remember. Including "trigger warnings" in front of short stories, or plays, or museum exhibits has clear benefits for protecting the mental health of people who have PTSD or who have experienced extremely traumatic events, or just helping parents gauge the appropriateness of a movie or exhibit for their children. I realize this veers away from the straightforward idea of Universal Design in architecture, but when I read a content warning ahead of a play recently I thought of the concept and how it can be applied not just to the physical spaces wherein we present art or artifacts, but also the ideological design of exhibits. I see content warnings as directly related to the idea of Universal Design, in that they help to make access and appreciation as simple and straightforward as possible.]]> 2018-11-10 17:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/302887463 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303077567 Android has a wealth of accessibility options that allow a wider audience to use their phones effectively. ]]> 2018-11-12 01:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303077567 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303081549 In the lounges at Catlett, there are outlets on the walls right by the tables/chairs that people use to work on homework. This is an example of universal design because having the outlets close by to where people work means easier access to plugging in technology, as compared to if the outlet was on the floor like I often see in libraries. If it was on the floor, those with bad knees or inability to move would struggle because they would have to get on the floor. Also, if the outlet was far away from the tables, those with short chargers couldn't charge their laptop without moving the entire table/their homework set up space. Plus that would just be hazardous because a cable would be lying across the middle of the floor.]]> 2018-11-12 01:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303081549 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303095184 An example of universal design is mobile phones. We can use our phones to contact with other people through texting or calling. We can also listen to musics, watch videos, play games and etc. Mobile phones make our lives so much easier.]]> 2018-11-12 03:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303095184 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303105470 The UI Visual arts building integrates Universal Design into its layout seamlessly and beautifully - the building, easily accessed throughout by ramps, makes moving easy. Since large art pieces are moved throughout the building, this design benefits everyone, and it hasn't gone unnoticed - this beautiful building won Architecture Magazine's "Midwest's Building of the Year" in 2016]]> 2018-11-12 04:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303105470 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303374508 One of the universal designs examples in my life is the voice boxes at crosswalks. A voice will tell you if its safe or not to cross the road instead of relying on the visual signals. This is helpful for many people like vision impaired, blind, and people who are distracted by their phones. 
 ]]> 2018-11-12 17:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303374508 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303410409 One example of universal design are these tactile pavings that are all over Iowa City. They allow people who are visually impaired be able to detect that they are about to enter the street. Also in this picture is an example of how some sidewalks gradually slope down to accommodate for people who are in wheelchairs.]]> 2018-11-12 18:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303410409 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303474520 As an elementary education major I am learning how to implement universal design into my future lessons. One way we do this is by adding captions to any pictures that we post on websites or slideshows. That way someone can move their mouse over the image and see a written description of it or listen to it read. This especially helps people with poor vision but can also be beneficial for people who prefer to read or may not understand the picture.]]> 2018-11-12 20:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303474520 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303493468 This is a ramp in front of the Johnson County Historical society and Antique Car Museum of Iowa. The ramp allows for visitors who have trouble using stairs walk up to the museum or use their wheelchairs on the ramp. There are some issues with this ramp however that make the ramp not the most universal (the door swings in front of the ramp and can be hard to maneuver inside). ]]> 2018-11-12 21:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303493468 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303508101 Curb Cuts are an example of exterior universal design. While their primary function is to assist the disabled, bicyclists, pedestrians and others benefit from these street features.]]> 2018-11-12 23:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303508101 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303512909 The Universal Design I noticed was braille. Throughout my dorm building many areas have braille to help seeing impaired people navigate their surroundings easier. I believe this is one of the most important universal design adjustments a public area can provide. As I personally have a friend who is blind and lives in the same building as me, I know that her daily life is made easier with this simple accommodation. ]]> 2018-11-12 23:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303512909 jayhunterz101 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303514778 The universal design that stands out to me the most is elevators. Throughout the campus of Iowa, in every building with multiple floors there is always at least one elevator. This helps any person who may be disabled or injured, get to where they need to be safely and easily. This feature is essential for disabled people and there lives would not be the same without this technology. ]]> 2018-11-12 23:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303514778 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303553612 This 0-entry shower in the dorms allows for everyone to walk or wheel right into the shower regardless of mobility. No one has to worry about tripping, slipping, or getting over a large step.]]> 2018-11-13 03:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303553612 https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303968015 On the pentacrest the old capitol has a side entrance that is available for anyone to use who may struggle to get up the stairs in both sides of the building, this was an addition to the museum before it was a legal requirement for all public buildings ]]> 2018-11-13 19:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/HeidiLung/MUSM3001_UniversalDesign/wish/303968015