1. Universal Design and How It Applies
SPINAL CORD INJURY BC
Universal Design and How It Applies
In Our Communities

2. What We Will Cover Today
How did we get here?
What is Universal Design?
Why is Universal Design important?
What We Will Cover Today

3. Spinal Cord Injury BC - Universal Design, and why it is important

4. How Did We Get Here?
Measuring Up the North
Access North
Access BC

5. What Is Universal Design?
The Design Of Spaces and Products That Are Usable By People Of Any Age, Size Or Ability
(Ron Mace, North Carolina)

6. What Is Universal Design?
Universal Design is not a fad or a trend but an enduring design approach that originates from the belief that the broad range of human ability is ordinary not special (

7. Universal Design is Seamless Planned Sustainable design
By not having to make renovations later that create increased waste is beneficial to the environment
Chun T’oh Whudujut Provincial Park + Protected Area

8. Universal Design Includes all Users
Staff (indoor/outdoor)
People pushing and pulling carts
People pushing baby carriages
People pulling luggage

9. Designing for a range of human requirements is better for everyone

10. Seven Principles of Universal Design Help to Make Our Facilities More Useable by Everyone
Principle 1: Equitable Use: All People use the Same Entrance
Principle 2 : Flexibility in Use: 2 heights for Service Counters
Principle 3: Simple and Intuitive Use: Motion responsive lights
Principle 4: Perceptible Information: Tactile Exhibits
Principle 5: Tolerance for Error: Handrails appropriately Placed
Principle 6: Low Physical Effort: No Step Entrance & Automatic Door
Principle 7: Size & Space for Approach and Use: Universally Designed Pit Toilet

11. What Matters in Our Communities, Parks and Outdoor Spaces?
Parking or Transportation
Access Routes
Toilets
Ability to see or experience the “attraction” that brings visitors to the site
Access to information about the site and to the available services

12. The BC Parks’ Future Strategy
Why is Universal Design important? Many more people can enjoy our communities, parks and facilities
“Guaranteeing Improved Accessibility Means that Many More People & Their Families Can Enjoy Our Parks & Protected Areas”
The BC Parks’ Future Strategy
10 Mile Lake Provincial Park

13. Not surprisingly, people with a range of abilities want to do the same things as and with everyone else

14. Any of us Can Have Temporary Changes in Our Abilities

15. Unsafe Conditions and Lack of Maintenance Can Also Create Barriers
Falls on steps
Lack of handrails
Slippery surfaces
Poor lighting
Potholes in sidewalks
Lack of signage, snow clearing or maintenance of parking lots

16. Why is Universal Design important to Tourism and our Communities
Why is Universal Design important to Tourism and our Communities ? Because it is an economic imperative! In 2015, Americans with disabilities spent $17.3 Billion on travel, or more than $34.6 Billion if their companions are included.

17. What is the % of people with permanent disabilities?
18% of BC’s population
14% of Canada Population
14% of the US Population

18. Multiplier Effect
People with Disabilities and Older Adults travel with other people

19. Other Community Benefits
Social well-being and health of all citizens
Emergency Preparedness
Ability to attract large events

20. Universal Design in Action
SCI BC's Access North Initiative

21. Questions? Call Spinal Cord Injury BC 1 800 689 2477