Universal Design Creates Equity and Inclusion: Moving from Theory to Practice

Authors

Clayton A. Copeland PhD, University of South CarolinaFollow
Brady Cross, Tri-County Technical CollegeFollow
Kim Thompson, University of South CarolinaFollow

Disciplines

Library and Information Science

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

DOI

https://doi.org/10.51221/sc.scl.2020.4.1.7

Abstract

Universal design focuses on small changes that can be made to benefit everyone. Universal design principles can be applied to both physical and virtual environments and help provide universal access to technology and information. This paper provides a case study of the design of a library computer kiosk in an academic library, using principles of universal design to create a universally accessible workstation. The paper provides an overview of features included in the workstation, images of the workstation, and includes discussion of additional considerations and lessons learned from the design experience.

Recommended Citation

Copeland, Clayton A. PhD; Cross, Brady; and Thompson, Kim (2020) "Universal Design Creates Equity and Inclusion: Moving from Theory to Practice," South Carolina Libraries: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 18.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51221/sc.scl.2020.4.1.7
Available at: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/scl_journal/vol4/iss1/18