UNIVERSAL DESIGN 

Flexibility in Use

 

The Basics

The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities

 

Guidelines

1. Provide choice in methods of use

2. Accommodate right 0r left handed access and use

3. Facilitate the user’s accuracy and precision

4. Provide adaptability to the user’s pace

 

In Depth

The design of the assembly seats did not consider left-handed users. The range of right-handed users may appear to be more common but universal does not exclude anyone. Flexibility in use is supposed to accommodate a wide range of user abilities and preference, including those that are left-handed.

 

Examples

• Scissors that are designed to be equally usable for both left and right-handed people.

• ATM with tapered card, visual, tactile, palm rest and audio feedback provides accessability for people with sensory disabilities.