Inclusion and mobility

INCLUSION in MOBILITY

Universal Design

• Universal design refers to the design and composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people, regardless of their age, size or disability

UD

UD Principles

• Equitable Use• Flexibility in Use• Simple and intuitive• Perceptible information• Tolerance for Error• Low physical effort• Size and Space for approach and Use

2 new ones

• 8 COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS

• 9 INSTRUCTIONAL CLIMATE

Universal Design

• What is UD And MOBILITY for students with a disability

Student Questions

• Moving anywhere is a challenge• Move out of comfort zones: too stressful• Anxiety and uncertainty• No local knowledge of environment• Few role models • No information• Will I be supported?• Will there be funding?• Who will I liaise with?• Different understanding of disability• Tired of breaking the mould

Mobility Supports

What needs to happen??

Host Institution

Student with disability

Home Institution

REFERENCES

• www.ahead.ie

• : http://www.tcd.ie/CAPSL/TIC/accessible-info/

• Journal of Accessibility and Design for All (cc) Jacces, 2011 – 1 : 38-54