In IDEA 110: Project, you were given a background on two different fictional individuals. You were asked to make a list of the possible environmental barriers they might encounter. For this project, you will select one of those individuals. Look at the corresponding drawings and photographs of their residence (attached below). A verbal description is available upon request, for students with visual impairments. Based on the new information provided, revise your list of environmental barriers, to be more specific to their residence. Develop a design that will address as many barriers as possible. List all of the changes you would make, in writing. Additionally, draw a floor plan (either by hand or using computer software) that incorporates your design ideas. Students with visual impairments are not required to complete the drawing portion of this assignment.

Upload your list of design barriers and your design in one combined document. Please use photos and sketches if prudent to illustrate the existing conditions and modifications you would make.

Drawings and Photographs for:
1.) Esther Jackson Residence
2.) Jacob Miller Residence

Please limit your assignment to 500 words maximum and upload your assignment as a PDF or Word document. See our Assignment Guidelines for grading criteria and tips.

Recommended: Upload your assignment within the final week of this course.

Upload a short essay that explains the importance of studying demography in regard to universal design.

Please limit your assignment to 500 words maximum and upload your assignment as a PDF or Word document. See our Assignment Guidelines for grading criteria and tips.

Recommended: Upload your assignment within the first 10 days of this course.

Steinfeld, E., and Maisel, J. 2012. “Chapter 10: Home Modifications.” Universal Design: Creating Inclusive Environments (pp. 245-271). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

As per the notice on the registration website, the book was required to be purchased and in your possession prior to course enrollment; however, the e-book can also be purchased now at this link.

Recommended: Complete this reading and associated test within the first week of this course.

Choose one topic area from the list below. List and describe at least 4 guidelines that would help make your selected topic more universally designed.

1.) Bus Stop Area and Bus Landing Pads
2.) Bus Shelter Design
3.) Transit Stop Lighting
4.) Transit Stop Security
5.) Accessible Path at Transit Stops
6.) Transit Route and Timetable Information
7.) Transit Signage
8.) Amenities at Transit Stops

Please limit your assignment to 500 words maximum and upload your assignment as a PDF or Word document. See our Assignment Guidelines for grading criteria and tips.

Recommended: Upload your assignment within the third week of this course.

Upload a short essay that explains what innovation diffusion is and its relationship to universal design.

Please limit your assignment to 500 words maximum and upload your assignment as a PDF or Word document. See our Assignment Guidelines for grading criteria and tips.

Recommended: Upload your assignment within the second week of this course.

Reading

Read Chapter 2 of the textbook: Inclusive Design: Implementation and Evaluation (sold separately in print and e-book format at Routledge and Amazon)

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Further Reading

This course is based on Chapter 2 of the textbook: Inclusive Design: Implementation and Evaluation. This book is not required to pass the test, but some students may wish to use it as a study guide, or for future reference once access to the video expires. The book is available in print and e-book format at Routledge and Amazon.

Upload a short essay that describes at least three ways the study of demography can help designers.

Please limit your assignment to 500 words maximum and upload your assignment as a PDF or Word document. See our Assignment Guidelines for grading criteria and tips.

Recommended: Upload your assignment within the first week of this course.

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