Friday, April 5, 2013

National Disability Employee Awareness Month Event 2012


Universally designed kitchens showcased on Oct. 4

Julia O. Beamish, department head and professor of the Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management spoke with attendees at the 2012 National Disability Employee Awareness Month event this October about designing spaces that are aesthetically appealing and usable by everyone, regardless of their age, ability, or status in life.

The presentation discussed the seven major components of universal design and what they mean in practice.  The principles of universal design offer guidelines for making the spaces and products we use every day more convenient and useable for everyone. The program presented research and design solutions that can be incorporated into homes and work spaces to enhance access, comfort, and function.

“These kitchens are truly one-of-a-kind. Our students learn about designing these types of residential spaces by working with a variety of layouts and products, said Beamish. “It’s experiential learning at its best, and it’s part of what makes our program at Virginia Tech so innovative.”

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