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Universal Design: Occupational Therapy’s Role in a Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaborative Process
Universal Design: Occupational Therapy’s Role in a Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaborative Process
An OT student discusses the collaborative process she tested during her Doctoral Project in Universal Design
Sandra Welfare
Aug 7, 2019
Universal Design Creates Innovations
Universal Design Creates Innovations
A tour of some innovative products and designs for use in universally designed homes
Sandra Welfare
Jul 5, 2019
A Collaborative Process in Universal Design of a New Home: An OT Perspective
A Collaborative Process in Universal Design of a New Home: An OT Perspective
Understanding function helps create a better space through good design
Sandra Welfare
May 31, 2019
Universal Design and Products
Universal Design and Products
How can the task of parenting be easier with design?
Sarah Pruett
May 15, 2019
We want everyone to have a functional and affordable place to live. But before that can happen, those places have to be designed. #universaldesign
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Universal Design and the Path to a Doctoral Degree
Universal Design and the Path to a Doctoral Degree
Sandy Welfare, OT Student at The Universal Design Project, discusses how life influenced her desire to help change the built environment.
Sandra Welfare
May 2, 2019
Hello, 2019. Here’s what’s ahead.
Hello, 2019. Here’s what’s ahead.
It’s hard to believe that we’ve cruised into 2019 already. Here’s what’s going on with The Universal Design Project.
Scott Pruett
Jan 23, 2019
Dear America,
Dear America,
We have a great opportunity to improve our housing market.
Scott Pruett
Nov 27, 2018
Updates and Stories — Fall 2018
Updates and Stories — Fall 2018
Some of what we’ve been up to at The Universal Design Project.
Sarah Pruett
Oct 4, 2018
Changing the Perception of Disability
Changing the Perception of Disability
Watch the videos to learn more!
Sarah Pruett
Jul 6, 2018
Interview #24: Daniel Barnhart (Cerebral Palsy)
Interview #24: Daniel Barnhart (Cerebral Palsy)
Honest perspective on how disability impacts people socially, physically, and emotionally.
Sarah Pruett
Jun 26, 2018
Universal design in the real world
Universal design in the real world
Mike Field (@field_hamster) shares examples of his home in New Zealand through a series of tweets.
Sarah Pruett
Jun 23, 2018
Interview #23: Tabitha Lookabill (Broken Leg)
Interview #23: Tabitha Lookabill (Broken Leg)
Short term injuries like Tabitha's have a major impact on life and home and in the community.
Sarah Pruett
May 25, 2018
When people design public places, I wish…
When people design public places, I wish…
People want better design options for more independence and less frustration.
Sarah Pruett
May 17, 2018
Interview #22: Donna Adkins (Total Blindness)
Interview #22: Donna Adkins (Total Blindness)
A 78 year old female shares her story of complete vision loss, and her suggestions and strategies for adapting to a sighted world.
Nicole Henry
Apr 25, 2018
Interview #21: Cordelia Burrows (Rett Syndrome)
Interview #21: Cordelia Burrows (Rett Syndrome)
A family shares the story of their 3-year old daughter Cordelia, and how her diagnosis has impacted their lives.
Kathryn Grundmann
Apr 24, 2018
Universal Design in Housing: Research Findings
Universal Design in Housing: Research Findings
A discussion of the results from a qualitative research study.
Nicole Henry
Apr 24, 2018
Implications for the occupational therapy profession and the universal design niche.
Implications for the occupational therapy profession and the universal design niche.
The results are in! Read the outcomes of my qualitative research.
Kathryn Grundmann
Apr 24, 2018
Interview #20: Haley Chico (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome)
Interview #20: Haley Chico (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome)
After 12 years without an official diagnosis, a 25 year old woman shares her story in how chronic illness impacts her life moment to…
Sarah Pruett
Apr 23, 2018
Interview #19: Charlie Downs (Polio)
Interview #19: Charlie Downs (Polio)
One man’s story of living with a disability for 70+ years; during a time that issues of access and disabilities were rarely discussed.
Nicole Henry
Apr 18, 2018
Interview #18: Sara Papa (Breast Cancer)
Interview #18: Sara Papa (Breast Cancer)
A 27-year old occupational therapy student shares her story about how breast cancer impacted her life.
Kathryn Grundmann
Apr 11, 2018
Interview #17: Lisa Hinche (C6 Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury)
Interview #17: Lisa Hinche (C6 Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury)
With her relatively recent SCI, Lisa shares her experiences & hardships about the transition back into the community & home environment.
Nicole Henry
Apr 9, 2018
My Journey To a Non-Traditional Occupational Therapy Job
My Journey To a Non-Traditional Occupational Therapy Job
OTs have skills for many areas of practice. Here’s my story.
Sarah Pruett
Apr 9, 2018
Where’s Universal Design?
Where’s Universal Design?
Let’s look at universal design and it’s use in various contexts and spaces
Nicole Henry
Apr 5, 2018
Understanding Universal Design
Understanding Universal Design
We must be able to better understand universal design and roles across professions to create better outcomes.
Kathryn Grundmann
Apr 2, 2018
Interview #16: Greg Hansen (OT to Students with Visual and Hearing Impairments)
Interview #16: Greg Hansen (OT to Students with Visual and Hearing Impairments)
An occupational therapist shares his perspective on what it’s like working with children with visual and hearing impairments.
Kathryn Grundmann
Mar 28, 2018
Interview #15: Maggie Sheffield (Guillain Barré Syndrome)
Interview #15: Maggie Sheffield (Guillain Barré Syndrome)
A 30-year old occupational therapy student recalls her experience with Guillain Barré syndrome.
Kathryn Grundmann
Mar 21, 2018
Disability is Universal.
Disability is Universal.
Everybody is likely to experience disability directly or to have a family member who experiences difficulties in functioning at some point.
Scott Pruett
Mar 14, 2018
Interview #14: Daniel Martin (Total Blindness)
Interview #14: Daniel Martin (Total Blindness)
How one man’s unexpected injury led him down the path of fulfilling his life’s purpose.
Kathryn Grundmann
Mar 12, 2018
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