Universal Design Presentation for GT Design Students - February 2017
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Universal Design and Assistive Technology: Solutions That Work for Everyone
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program |
AMAC Accessibility Solutions | Georgia Tech
Presenters:
- Carolyn Phillips, Director, Tools for Life
- Sam Peters, Program Specialist, Tools for Life
- Tori Holder, Outreach Specialist, Tools for Life
Description
Companies that consider how people with varying abilities will use their mainstream products, websites and services are at a competitive advantage. Products designed with Universal Design in mind, are products not only more usable by people with disabilities, but more usable by everyone. This presentation introduces universal design and assistive technology and how they can be used together to design products with everyone in mind.