Universal Design and Assistive Technology

Name Institutional Affiliation Course Code/Title Instructor Date Universal Design and Assistive Technology Universal Design (UD) Concepts and People with Disabilities (PWD) In the documentary, “Wheelchair Diaries”, the director introduces three Europeans with disabilities (PWD): a 39-year-old Gavin with chronic progressive multiple sclerosis, a 23-year-old Matthieu who is a law student, and 33-year-old Francoise working as a journalist. The concepts of Universal Design (UD) could have a significant impact on PWD if they were applied globally, including here in the United States. UD aims at designing products and settings that are usable by all persons regardless of their disabilities. Prior to the concepts of UD such as burbs cuts in building construction, PWD had challenges accessing public spaces. In the film, Matthieu with spinal muscular atrophy has superior accessibility and is eager to study law. Francois with cerebral palsy is able to run a podcast in regards to handicapped topics and advocates for the righ...