Upcoming web course: Universal Design for Public Spaces

Event Details
  • Date/Time:
    • Tuesday October 25, 2011 - Tuesday November 8, 2011
      12:00 am - 10:59 pm
  • Location: Online (webcast)
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  • Fee(s):
    $295
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Contact

Chris Langston

404-894-3683

Summaries

Summary Sentence: This online professional development course is an introduction to Universal Design in architecture

Full Summary: This course will introduce the concept and history of universal design (UD), and will discuss similarities and differences between UD and specialized design. The Principles of Universal Design will be introduced.

Course Description

This course will introduce the concept and history of universal design (UD), and will discuss similarities and differences between UD and specialized design. The Principles of Universal Design will be introduced. The course will provide information regarding universal and accessible design for use of and interpretive interaction in a variety of public spaces, including recreational, entertainment, cultural, healthcare, and interactive venues.

How You Will Benefit

Participants will:

  • Be able to list at least seven Principles of Universal Design
  • Be able to discuss the Principles as they apply to use of and interpretive interaction within a public space
  • Be able to describe the similarities and differences between universal and specialized design
  • Be able to identity universal and accessible design features that are applicable to a variety of public spaces
  • Identify resources pertaining to Universal and Accessible Design

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Additional Information

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Groups

CATEA - Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access

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Categories
Career/Professional development
Keywords
CATEA courses, universal design
Status
  • Created By: David Morton
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Jun 29, 2011 - 6:51am
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 9:55pm