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Universal Design Conference
Beyond Barrier-Free Environments

To Attend the Conference:

• Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
• Vermont Department of Disabilities Aging & Independent Living
• Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
• Vermont Housing Finance Agency
• Chittenden Bank
• Vermont State Employees Credit Union

1. Equitable Use: The design does not disadvantage or stigmatize any group of users.
2. Flexibility in Use: The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.
3. Simple, Intuitive Use: Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.
4. Perceptible Information: The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user's sensory abilities.
5. Tolerance for Error: The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions.
6. Low Physical Effort: The design can be used efficiently and comfortably, and with a minimum of fatigue.
7. Size and Space for Approach & Use: Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use, regardless of the user's body size, posture, or mobility.