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Right Under Your Nose: Universal Design in Norway

The new Sinsen Metro station in Oslo.

Universal design has been part of Norway’s national policies and strategies for more than 15 years and is preferred to the traditional approach of accessibility for people with disabilities in public environments.

Designing Museum Programmes for People with Dementia

Australia’s Museum of Contemporary Art created an art therapy programme called Artful.

Cultural institutions such as museums have an important role to play in dementia awareness and education. They can also serve as safe spaces and can run a variety of activities. Within museums, people with dementia can enjoy programmes tailored to their needs.

A Fully Accessible Space

Universal design expert Rosemarie Rossetti aimed to create a home that she could function independently in while in her wheelchair. Image shows Rosemarie at her kitchen sink.

The Universal Design Living Laboratory in Columbus, Ohio, is the top-rated universal design home in North America with three national universal design certifications. The Universal Design Living Laboratory serves as an example of how to best design for everyone of all ages and abilities.