Good Fit Poor Fit

The success of collaboration between industries depends on many things. We discuss a process and protocol that can be used with designers and OTs. Source

We explore the increased popularity of this living arrangement plus the impact on real estate, home design, and use of technology. Source

OT student, Kaylee, shares her passion for UD in her origin story and shouts out a few of her favorite functional features. Source

Brittany, shares the results of her research and describes how education with virtual renders increases professional understanding of the need for more UD in homes across the USA. Source

OT student, Brittany, shares her research on VR and the impact it has on education, real estate, rehabilitation and universal design. Source

Our OT student shares some of her favorite UD things: including a product that makes cooking on the stove easier. Source

Thinking about traveling soon? Check out the new updates on Airbnb for highlighting listings with accessible features! Source

Join us as we discuss how the perception of disability and the social determinants of health impact the widespread implementation of UD in US neighborhoods. Source

Paint color has a profound impact on how we interact with our world, sometimes causing us to run from it. Learn how color and contrast impact our function. Source

We discuss a home environment that's often overlooked... college. It's a place where individuals can live, work, play, learn, and thrive so it needs UD too! Source

We discuss how the design of a home impacts service dogs helping their humans and adaptive strategies people can use to care for pets. Source

Learn from our current OT student about his favorite UD things and how he became interested in non-traditional OT practice. Source

JMU Occupational Therapy student, Alee Halsey, shares her favorite UD things from raised gardening beds to flexible lighting solutions. Source

Learn more about how an architect has learned to focus on the benefits of universal design in residential design for the clients she serves! Source

Get to know Ashely and her great advice for DIYers like herself, to add in accessibility features with each home renovation. Source

OT student, Daniel-Hannah Grace, shares her favorite UD things and how she became interested in universal design! Source

Discussion regarding the dynamic shift in the occupational therapy profession and emerging areas of practice. Source

Our Design Advisors get candid about how they channeled their creative side to make a good fit when there was no available or affordable option. Source

The concept of a forever home and why most Americans want to remain in their homes for long periods of time, even if it is no longer a good fit. Source

Our Design Advisors share how flooring an be a good or poor fit in another episode of our candid conversations series! Source

Our Design Advisors get candid about how the design of bedrooms and closets can be a good fit or poor fit. Source

OT student, Rachel Melvin, shares her favorite UD things and how she became interested in an internship with our organization. Source

OT student, Rachel Melvin, shares her favorite UD things and how she became interested in an internship with our organization. Source

Our Design Advisors get candid about how the design of pathways to the front door can be a good fit or poor fit. Source

Our Design Advisors get candid about how the design of pathways to the front door can be a good fit or poor fit. Source

Our new interior design student, Nicole, sits down with the team to share what spawned her passion for universal design. Source

Our new interior design student, Nicole, sits down with the team to share what spawned her passion for universal design. Source

We welcome a very special guest today to discuss some favorite UD features and ideas! Source

We welcome a very special guest today to discuss some favorite UD features and ideas! Source

Perspectives on UD features that can make homes welcoming for a wide variety of people. Source

Perspectives on UD features that can make homes welcoming for a wide variety of people. Source

What brought one of our most vocal design advisors to the world of universal design? Today we get to find out! Source

What brought one of our most vocal design advisors to the world of universal design? Today we get to find out! Source

Today we chat about the top 3 UD features that come up in most conversations about accessible design. Source

Today we chat about the top 3 UD features that come up in most conversations about accessible design. Source

Learn more about Matthew's favorite UD things and how 6 Wheels Consulting is impacting the community. Source

Learn more about Matthew's favorite UD things and how 6 Wheels Consulting is impacting the community. Source

What do some of our Design Advisors have to say about the accessibility (or lack thereof) in public restrooms? Source

What do some of our Design Advisors have to say about the accessibility (or lack thereof) in public restrooms? Source

An interview series to learn more about the effect of temporary disabilities on everyday life. Source

An interview series to learn more about the effect of temporary disabilities on everyday life. Source

A chat about the smelly challenge of trash and some UD ideas that could make it easier for everyone! Source

A chat about the smelly challenge of trash and some UD ideas that could make it easier for everyone! Source

A look back at some of our favorite moments from our first 50 episodes! Source

A look back at some of our favorite moments from our first 50 episodes! Source

A chat about inclusive and accessible outdoor recreation, just in time for the summer! Source

A chat about inclusive and accessible outdoor recreation, just in time for the summer! Source

It's almost that time of year--summer vacation! Today we talk about vacation rentals and accessibility. Source

It's almost that time of year--summer vacation! Today we talk about vacation rentals and accessibility. Source

How can universal design be used to support COVID long haulers? Tune into our newest episode to find out! Source

How can universal design be used to support COVID long haulers? Tune into our newest episode to find out! Source