NCD Summit: Where I'm going/Taking your voices & concerns w/me...

Greetings CHI folks.

Just a note to let you know that you can still connect with me via  
email and get to me your comments and concerns and questions all of  
which I welcome and will take with me to the National Conference on  
Disabilities summit in Washington, DC end of the month. CHI voices are  
vital given topics to be discussed. I'll be drilling down on the  
following discussion scheduled:


> Universal Design
> One of the founding principles of the ADA is that many accessibility  
> features pos minimal burdens and costs when incorporated at the  
> design stage. Universal design refers broadly to a framework for  
> design elements in the built environment as well as various  
> electronic, information, and communications technology (EICT).  
> Rather than focus on developing alternative systems and technologies  
> that are specifically targeted to accessibility needs, universal  
> design emphasizes building accessibility into mainstream design.  
> Adopting universal design has an impact on all aspects of living,  
> learning, and earning. For instance, communities built with  
> universal design principles mean greater access to affordable  
> housing and less need for relocation or modification due to later  
> onset of disability. Universal design can also improve the  
> mitigation and response to emergencies and disasters because  
> accessible infrastructures mean people can move and communicate more  
> freely in times of emergency more now than ever before. Access to  
> technology is also increasingly necessary to make it possible for  
> people with disabilities to have the opportunity to attain  
> employment, engage in social interaction, pursue education, engage  
> in commerce, and many other facets of what typically comprise a full  
> life. Despite legislation requiring disability access to certain  
> technologies, and the pervasiveness of technology in everyday life,  
> it is a continual struggle for people with disabilities to access  
> EICT and assistive technology (AT).
>
> Subject Matter Expert: David Capozzi, Executive Director, U.S.  
> Access Board
>

So will look forward to your continuing comments, et al. When I return  
from the thing, I'll be reporting back to all of you at one of  
BayCHI's meetings.

Best,
Lisa Rose







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