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The Principles of Universal Design

The Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University expounds the following principles:

  1. Equitable use
  2. Flexibility in use
  3. Simple and intuitive
  4. Perceptible information
  5. Tolerance for error
  6. Low physical effort
  7. Size and space for approach and use

These principles are broader than those of accessible design and barrier-free design.

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