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The Design Exchange, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, presented the very successful Universal Design Professional Development Series from January to June, 2005. This series comprised of interdisciplinary workshops and a design charrette that introduced designers and other professionals to the concept of Universal Design and how they can create accessible products, services and environments for people with disabilities and the aging population.
Workshops comprised of skilled facilitators, keynote speakers, hands-on activities, print materials and online resources. Professionals learned principles, concepts, and practical applicability through successful case studies and discussion.
Each of the workshop presentations were videotaped and a sample of each is viewable under the headings below. A full description of the topic and facilitators is also available. Best practices and workshop results have also been gathered into an Exchange publication slated to be launched in November 2005 to coincide with the opening of the exhibition, Design for the Cold.
Workshop 1 - Introduction to Universal Design
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Participants will learn about the seven guiding
principles of Universal Design, and be presented with successful
real life case studies. This introductory workshop for the series
will take place at the new headquarters of the Canadian National
Institute for the Blind, and include a tour of the facilities, leading
to a hands-on exploration of designing for low vision as a sounding
board for current universal design practices. |
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Cold temperature and vast open spaces can pose
challenges for many vulnerable individuals with short and long-term
health risks. Learn how to design environments that can overcome
climatic and health challenges posed by cold weather. |
Workshop 3 - Universal Park Design for the 21st Century
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Parks are public recreational spaces to be enjoyed
by people regardless of age, size or ability. Discover how the application
of Universal Design principles enhances the enjoyment of park environments
and amenities by a wide range of people. |
Design Charrette: Urban Parkette
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This charrette builds upon the Universal Park
Design for the 21st Century workshops. Participants will work on
design proposals for an urban parkette in Toronto. Participants
are strongly encouraged to attend Workshop 3. |
Workshop 4 - Creating a Universally Accessible Community
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Creating Accessible Communities Communities can
and should be designed, built and developed to accommodate all persons.
Discover the principles of creating an accessible community through
the presentation of relevant community examples and through interactive
discussions. |
Workshop 6 - Universal Web Design
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Inclusive web design not only ensure that your
site reaches the largest audience, (including people with mobile
devices, various bandwidths, a variety of browsers or alternative
methods of access), but also makes your site more efficient to edit
and maintain, more interoperable with other information systems
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Workshop 6 - Universal Home: Safety and Egressibility
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Today's aging population is living longer and
prefers living in their own house as long as possible. Learn how
homes can be modified to accommodate a person’s changing needs and
abilities over time. A special focus will be paid to fire safety.
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Tuesday, November 8th 2005
Dayna Ayers Baumeister, PhD, facilitated a workshop at the Design Exchange
on Tuesday, November 8th on the topic of Biomimicry and the Cold in conjunction
with the Design Exchange’s Design for the Cold exhibit.
Through interactive exercises, lively discussions, and hands-on learning,
participants gained a deeper understanding of the “conscious emulation
of nature’s genius” and practice being biomimics. Dayna presented
design challenges and solutions applicable to winter environments using
the tools of biomimicry. Click here for a full
description of the Biomimicry workshop...
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