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For our second year, we collaborated with Jensen Hughes, WA Assistive Technologies Act Program, and Age Friendly Seattle to feature an installation at the Seattle Design Festival. This year, our demonstration was called “What If Buildings Were Designed for Everyone?” and featured an interactive game for participants to experience the importance of universal design. Festivalgoers… Read More
We were thrilled to partner with the Woodland Park Zoo, WA Assistive Technology Act Program, and Age Friendly Seattle for our fourth installation at the Seattle Design Festival “Empowered by Feedback: Inclusivity at the Zoo” featured an Empower Station intended to help people using electric mobility devices more easily power up and enjoy public spaces…. Read More
Presented as part of the Housing Development Consortium’s Affordable Housing Week 2025 Learn how Universal Design can assist in creating inclusive, accessible, and affordable housing. In this webinar, the get an overview of the principles of Universal Design; hear practical strategies for incorporating UD into single-family homes and middle housing from Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for… Read More
What if our environments were designed to support us at all stages of life? Is it possible to create homes and urban landscapes that better enable us to stay socially connected, move freely, and age with dignity in the neighborhoods we love? What would this look like? These are some of the questions that the… Read More
The Northwest Universal Design Council, LightForm, and 3form recently announced a Happy Hour for Universal Design enthusiasts and accessibility advocates on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. The informal event starts at 5:30 p.m. at LightForm, 4770 Ohio Ave S, Seattle WA 98134. Advocates for homes, buildings, landscapes, and other environments that are accessible to all people,… Read More
On Wednesday, November 2, 2022 (12 noon-4:30 p.m.), join the Northwest Universal Design Council, Age Friendly Seattle, AARP Washington, and King County at Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room, 600 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (Located on Floor 1 of City Hall- Fifth Avenue entrance). Discuss the current housing challenges experienced by older adults, age-friendly home… Read More
The Northwest Universal Design Council and The Maxwell Hotel recently announced a Happy Hour for Universal Design enthusiasts and accessibility advocates on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. The informal event starts at 5:30 p.m. at the hotel, 300 Roy St, Seattle, WA 98109. Advocates for homes, buildings, landscapes, and other environments that are accessible to all… Read More
The principles of Universal Design can be applied to urban environments to make public spaces usable and inviting. Urban designers apply a variety of tools to help pedestrians determine where they are and where they need to go to reach their destination. These tools, known collectively as “wayfinding,” have adapted to incorporate new technologies and… Read More
Updated August 13, 2019 The Northwest Universal Design Council will present an installation at the 2019 Seattle Design Festival Block Party. The Block Party will take place Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lake Union Park (860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109). The installation is entitled… Read More
The Northwest Universal Design Council (NWUDC) and Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery invite you to a happy hour on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, from 4:30–6 p.m. at Ferguson Bath Kitchen and Lighting Gallery (1521 First Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134). This is a low-key “eat-drink-connect” mixer designed to bring NWUDC Steering Committee members together… Read More