Universal Design is an approach to design that includes all abilities from the outset. Whether this approach can achieve social inclusion and equality is analysed in this research paper. An insight into disabilities is provided and delivers a fundamental understanding of how to cater for their needs. In the hope to create a meaningful discourse from this vast array of needs visual impairment is...

Abstract. Current mapping tools are often not inclusive and cannot be used by all stakeholders of spatial planning processes. In a co-design process involving scientific researchers co-researchers with different physical disabilities, the accessibility existing collaborative was assessed. Based on requirements for an tool that were derived from assessment open-source software adapted extended t...