UNIVERSAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES SHORT FORM

Directions: After printing this screen, cut the symbols off the right side--and apart. Re-arrange them to match the correct UD Principles, and paste them in the LEFT margin next to the correct names (AFTER you make sure they’re correct). Once complete, use this page as a quick reference to check potential UD examples to see if and how many UD Principles they meet.

	1 Equitable does not disadvantage, stigmatize, or privilege any group of users
	2 Flexible accommodates wide range of individual preferences and users’ functional abilities
	3 Intuitive easy to understand regardless of user's experience, knowledge, language skills or concentration level
	4 Perceptible communicates all necessary information to all users regardless of ambient conditions or users' abilities
	5 Safe minimizes hazards and adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions
	6 Easy can be used efficiently, comfortably, and with a minimum of fatigue
	7 Accommodating provides appropriate size and space for approach and use regardless of body size, posture, or functional abilities

Source: Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access, University of Buffalo (NY). 2003. Used with permission.