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Historically, there’s often been a disconnect between the research that universities do related to transit and the actual policies and practices introduced by transit agencies. The research might be promising, but the links haven’t always been made to practical implementation.
Design challenges in wheelchair securement for fixed-route, large accessible transit vehicles (LATVs) often create difficulties for passengers who use wheelchairs and operational inefficiencies for public transit agencies. Recent innovations in wheelchair securement technology for LATVs may reduce these challenges.
Transportation plays an important role in creating an accessible society because it is important for ensuring employment, citizenship and social interaction for people with disabilities. More than half a million people with disabilities cannot leave their homes because of transportation difficulties
There are significant problems in studying the impact of universal design (UD) in buildings. It is not usually feasible to control for factors that may introduce confounding influences, e.g., the age of a building, occupancy type, programs occurring in the building, size, etc.
As of November 2013, more than 50,000 soldiers have returned home wounded from conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Returning veterans face unique and tremendous challenges, including housing that no longer meets their needs.
isUD is a voluntary initiative based on extensive evidence from research and practice that offers a tool for designers, facility managers, and other stakeholders to implement universal design in their built environment, policies, and business practices.
Who we are We are architects, planners, occupational therapists, engineers, and environmental psychologists with a desire to improve human performance, health and wellness, and social participation for people who are … Read more
Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access
University at Buffalo | School of Architecture and Planning
309 Hayes Hall | Buffalo, NY 14214-8030
ap-idea@buffalo.edu | 716.829.5902
