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Proceedings Editor: Jim Sandhu (Conference Co-Chair), Inclusive Design Research Associates, Ltd.
Designing for the 21st Century III
An International Conference on Universal Design
7-12 December, 2004 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This is an extraordinary moment. Never before in history have we been as varied in age and ability as we are at the start of the new century. Design matters more than ever. We must make choices about designing places, things, information and policies that not only reduce barriers but welcome everyone and enhance human health. Join Adaptive Environments, our Sponsors and Collaborators in a dialogue between nations and across disciplines.
Charrettes / Case Studies
A central feature of the interactive learning opportunities was to dedicate a portion of the entire conference to a design problem-solving process - the "charrette" - that paired experiential learning and citizen participation around a real place. Teams combined Brazilian and international participants who pre-registered and received preparatory materials. Charrettes began with a site visit within Rio de Janeiro during the Pre-Conference period to assess the specific issues, meet with users and begin the dialogue. A second session considered options and participants worked to reach consensus about approach and outcomes. Finally, the teams completed the process with a presentation of the results and suggestions for next steps during a plenary presentation by each team on the last day of the conference.
Assessment of Living Space for Older People in Brazil
- Perito, Sandra; Demirbilek, Oya; Quinn, Joanne
Help! How Big is That?
- Dischinger, Marta
Sugar Loaf: Experience the Mountain, Your Way
- Jones, Jennifer
Universal Design in the Marine Environment
- Spinetto, Stephen
Universal Design in Museums
- Tokar, Steve; Tuck, Janice
Pre-Conference Intensives
The Pre-Conference Intensives were either full-day or half-day sessions that provided state-of-the-art concentrated learning on specific topics. The sessions were led by individuals and teams of the foremost experts in the topical area. Pre-Conference sessions were in a sense "mini-conferences" that could stand alone or complement the experience of the dozens of sessions in the Core Conference.
Exhibit and Information Systems for Tourist Destinations – Universal Design and the Inclusive Interpretive Program
- Fuller, Rebecca; Watkins, William
The Mandate for Green/Sustainable Design: Good for People-Good for the Planet Earth
- Jones, Louise; Fowles, Dorothy L.; King, Elizabeth A.
Understanding Universal Design Through a Facility and Site Survey
- Gips, Kathy
Universal Design and the International Travel & Hospitality Industry
- Rains, Scott
Plenary Sessions
Plenary Sessions offered multiple perspectives on a single topic. Most mixed presenters from different parts of the world. Most Plenary Sessions were planned to accommodate at least 100 delegates.
Accessibility and International Standardization as Technical Support to Legislation, Planning, Design, Negotiation and Certification
- Alvarez, Eduardo; Alvarez, Amparo
Accessibility Issues in University Environments: How Unicamp Faces the Challenge
- Reily, Lucia; Gasparetto, Elisabeth; Pupo, Deise; Carvalho, Silvia; Montilha, Rita
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines
- Capozzi, David
Best Practices in Universal Design
- Dion, Betty; Peters, Marnie; Sanchez, Claudia
Building New Tools for Teaching Inclusive Architecture (2 papers):
- Building New Tools for Teaching Inclusive Architecture
- Duarte , Cristiane Rose; Cohen, Regina - Studying Difference: A University General Education Course on Diversity and Design
- Tauke, Beth
Implementing Access through Universal Design in Five Brazilian Cities: Porto Alegre, Curitiba, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte
- Williams, Eugene
From Seniors’ Habitat to Universal Design
- Sharovsky, Norma; Frank, Eduardo
How to Stop the Train After It’s Left the Station: Diary of the Construction of a Bridge
- Confino-Rehder, Shirley
Hybrid Urbanism
- Katodrytis, George
It Takes a School to Build a Community
- Worth, Barbara
Japanese Experience Toward Accessible and Usable Built Environment: Lessons for the Developing Economies
- Kose, Satoshi
Kansai Rosai Hospital Park : Sharing the Experience in Every Way
- Miyake, Yoshisuke; Asano Miyake, Fusayo
Learning to Construct a More Inclusive Society through the Practice of Universal Design Projects
- Dischinger, Marta; Moro Bins Ely, Vera Helena
Social Inclusion: An Urban Development Rationale for Societies in Conflict
- Tappuni, Riadh
Web Accessibility and Design: A Failure of the Imagination
- Regan, Bob
Universal Design Practices in the Japanese Corporation (6 papers):
- Applying Universal Design Elements to the Workplace
- Yano, Yoshihide - Fujitsu Accessibility Assistance
- Takamoto, Yasuaki - Toyota ’s Program for Universal Design in Vehicle Development - Universal Design for the Toyota RAUM
- Misugi, Kenji; Kanamori, Hitoshi; Atsumi, Bunji - Universal Design in Practice at Oki Electric
- Hosono, Naotsune; Miki, Hiroyuki - Universal Design Practices: Development of Accessible Cellular Phones
- Tomioka, Kei - Universal Design Report: Development of a New Cordless Phone (KX-TG2386)
- Miyamoto, Kazuki
Projects
Projects reported on real world experiences using universal design as a framework for designing places, things, communications, policy or programs.
Accessibility and Universal design in Developing Economies: Mexico as an Example
- Buenfil, Taide
Accessible Maine - A Collaborative Curriculum Promoting Community Inclusion
- Gitlow, Lynn; Flecky, Kathy; Webster, David; Pratt, Denis
Acoustical Design Recommendations for New York City Railway Stations: Improving Accessibility for Hearing and Visually Impaired Patrons
- Nichols, Robert
The Action Plan on Universal Design in Statsbygg – The Directorate of Public Construction and Property in Norway
- Aslaksen, Finn
‘Aging in Place’ in Italy and Sweden : Outcomes from Two Housing Experiences
- Biocca, Luigi; Sandström, Greger
The Application of Universal Design in Low-Cost Housing by the City of Sao Paulo , Brazil
- Passafaro, Edison; Williams, Eugene
Berkeley ’s Ed Roberts Campus
- Leddy, William
Children´s Play for those with Activity Limitations
- Silva de Carvalho, Ramon; Cohen, Regina; Duarte , Cristiane Rose
Creating Interactive Learning Experiences for All
- Rayle, Robert; Reich,Christine
Culture and Arts Environments for All – Making Policy Reality
- Daly Smith, Philippa
Decision Support Tools and Policy Initiatives in Support of Universal Design in Buildings - The POLIS Project
- Sakkas, Nikos
The Development of Universal Design Housing in Japan
- Kose, Satoshi; Goto, Yoshiaki; Tanaka, Shinji
Diversity in Design: The Journal of Inclusive Design Education
- Bitterman, Alex; Tauke, Beth
Empowerment Games: Participatory Design Exercises for Sustainable Public Housing Development in the Social Context of Hong Kong
- Lee, Yan Ki; Jachna, Timothy
The European Internet Accessibility Observatory (EIAO) - Aspects of Internationalisation
- Snaprud, M.H.; Aslaksen, F.
An Exemplar for Academic Buildings in the 21st Century: A Model of Universal and Green/Sustainable Design
- Jones, Louise
The Green Map of Rio de Janeiro
- Rebello, Luiza Helena Boueri; Lutz Barbosa, João Carlos; de Porto Alegre Muniz, Maria Isabella
Guidelines for Accessible Parks with Emphasis on Human Factors
- de Faria Burjato, Ana Lúcia P.
How Does Prestigious Architecture Respond to the Principles of Universal Design?
- Asmervik, Sigmund
The Implementation of a National Observatory in Inclusive Design in Portugal
- Moreira da Silva, Fernando
Inclusive Design in Practice: a UK Experience (6 papers):
- Designing for Patient Safety
- Coleman, Roger; Clarkson, John; Ward, James; Buckle, Peter; Stubbs, Dave - Developing a New British Standard
- Coleman, Roger; Clarkson, John; Keates, Simeon - i~design: Developing Design Tools Information and Guidance
- Coleman, Roger; Clarkson, John; Keates, Simeon; Johnston, Malcolm; Lebbon, Cherie - Working with the Design and Disability Communities
- Cassim, Julia; Warbuton, Nina; Berry , Adrian - Working with Industry
- Myerson, Jeremy; Gheerawo, Rama - Working with Students and Educators
- Gheerawo, Rama; Lebbon, Cherie; Donahue, Sean
Lifestyle Laboratory by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) - Empowering Customers to Learn, Evaluate and Affect Product Design
- Semmyo, Yukari
Madness or Method? Usability as a Mechanism for Universal Design
- Hass, Chris; Rothberg, Madeleine
Making Sense
- Westley, Michael
Making Universal Design Attractive to Architects and Planners
- Christophersen, Jon
Methodology for the Making of an Accessibility Guidebook: Proposal Study for Rio de Janeiro
- Duarte, Cristiane Rose; Cohen, Regina
The Multifunctional Kitchen for All
- Storgaard, Lone
Multi-Functionalization of Toilet in Japan
- Kawauchi, Yoshihiko
Museums and Universal Design
- McGinnis, Rebecca; Alvarez, Andrew; Eastwood, Sandra
The New Accessibility Model for Windows
- Logan, Thomas
Nursing Home Resident-Room Furniture Design: Application of Universal Design Principles
- Eshelman, Paul
Opening Museums to Blind and Visually Impaired Visitors
- Raynes, Coco; Castro, Daniel
Prototype of Adaptable and Universal Home in Brazil
- Perito, Sandra
The Role of Strategic Planning in Achieving an Inclusive Environment in Greater London
- Fleck, Julie
Supporting Learner-Centric Transformation of Online Educational Content
- Rothberg, Madeleine
Surveying User Needs – Bringing Universal Design to Life
- Mueller, James
Teaching Inclusive Design - Case study: Escola Superior de Artes e Design
- Bispo, Renato
Universal Design as a Strategy for Developing and Implementing Government Policy
- Lund , Einar
The Universal Design Kitchen: Which Adaptations Do Consumers Select?
- Patterson, Patrick; Yearns, Mary; Bice, Andrew
Universal Design: Methods and Techniques Used in Universities to Properly Introduce it in Architecture and Urbanism Graduation Courses in Brazil
- Serafino Cambiaghi, Silvana
Forums
Forums are 40' presentations with discussion of design research, conceptual models or evolving issues.
The All-Inclusive: Green Design for Human and Environmental Health - An Economic Model in Support of Sustainability
- Bopp, Nadine
Assessing the Benefits of Universal Design in Fast Food Restaurants
- Danford, Gary Scott
Assessment of Universal Home Construction by Habitat for Humanity
- Duncan, Richard C.
Case Studies on Universal Design
- Mueller, James
Context and Empathy as Tools for Sustainable Design
- Sklar, Aaron; Velazquez, Velma; Adams, Bob
Critical Factors for Accessibility and Wayfinding for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
- Salmi, Patricia; Ginthner, Delores; Guerin, Denise
Evolving Dialogues of Universal Design Education
- Gitlow, Lynn; Camp, Susan
A House for the Senses – Housing Design for People with Sensory Impairments
- Ryhl, Camilla
How Can We Increase the Implementation of Universal Design in Housing?
- Quinn, Joanne
The Impact of Hypermedia on Introductory Exercises about Universal Design in Academic Settings
- Guimaraes, Marcelo Pinto
Inclusive Housing: Proposal of Intervention in Two Buildings in Inner-City São Paulo
- Perito Sandra
Incorporating Persons with Disabilities into Usability Research: A Practitioner’s Handbook
- Hass, Chris; Rothberg, Madeleine
Issues Negatively Influencing the Use of Public Outdoor Built Environment by Older People: A Case Study in a Typical Suburban Residential Setting in the United Kingdom
- Garaj, V.; Newton , R.; Ormerod, M.
The Meaning of Architecture as ‘Total Experience’ Involving All the Senses Challenges the Meaning of Architecture ‘Limited to Vision’
- Malik, Seema
A National Access Standard for Housing: How to Achieve National Housing Regulation in a Federal System of Government
- Hughes, Digby
Ottawa International Airport
- Dion, Betty; Fox, Michael
Providing Low Cost Equipment and Home Modification in the 21st Century
- McGeary, Signian; Van Oss, Tracy
Universal Design & Inclusive Education in Brasil
- Camisão, Verônica
A ‘Universal Design’ Mentality and Culture in Development: Processes and dynamics in Europe
- Froyen, Hubert; Biocca, Luigi; Fischl, Géza; Mekibes, Birgitta; Ormerod, Marcus
Universal Design of Electronic Documentation Technology
- Cotton, T.; Reid, R.; Eghtesadi, Caesar
Using the Ecological Model to Teach Universal Design
- Guimaraes, Marcelo Pinto
Working Groups
Working Groups offered in-depth topical discussions. These groups explored the state of the art and emerging issues. In most cases Working Groups occured in two parts, an initial meeting and a follow-up meeting on a subsequest day.
A New Paradigm for the 21st Century: Design that is Inclusive and Environmentally Responsible
- Jones, Louise; King, Elizabeth A.; Fowles, Dorothy
Developing a Checklist of Universal Design Features, Materials and Products for New Construction in Housing
- Hartje, Sandra; Duncan, Susan M.
Diffusing Universal Design Globally: Learnsites for Young Teens and Adult Guides
- White, Betty Jo
The Relationship of the Older Person with His Home in Developing Countries
- Perito, Sandra
Universal Design in Smart Growth
- Young, Leslie; Guimaraes, Marcelo
Using Learning Outcomes in Design Education
- Long, Bobbi
The Visual Language of Art: Universal Design approaches to Museum Publications and Interpretation
- McGinnis, Rebecca; Gouyette, Cyrille; Corvest, Hoelle; Sanchez, Ileana