"Equitable Use,
seeks to maximise the usefulness of design for
everyone, identical whenever possible and equivalent when not, so that it avoids
segregating or stigmatising any users.
Flexibility in Use
, values design that accommodates a wide range of
individual preferences and abilities.
Simple and Intuitive Use,
seeks to create ease of understanding for
users, regardless of their experience, knowledge and language.
Perceptible Information,
seeks to ensure that design allows
information to be communicated effectively to the user, regardless of ambient
conditions or the userÕs sensory abilities.
Tolerance for Error,
seeks to minimise hazards and the negative
consequences of accidental or unintended actions.
Low Physical Effort,
seeks to ensure that interaction with the
environment can occur efficiently and comfortably and with minimal fatigue.
Size and Space for Approach and Use,
seeks to maximise approach,
reach and manipulation capabilities of users irrespective of their size, posture
and mobility."
Universal
Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to teaching that consists of designing
course instruction, materials, and content to benefit a broad range of learners,
including students with disabilities.