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How can products and environments accommodate those physical and sensory limitations each of us acquires at some point during our lifetime? | |||||||||||||
There are only three options... |
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| Continue
to ignore
the problem. This choice only maintains the status quo and perpetuates the problem of discrimination by design. |
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Continue to produce and market specialized add-on gadgets and devices promoted as aids for "the handicapped," the "disabled," and "the elderly." A variety of so-called "adaptive," "senior," or "universal" products, utensils, devices, and gadgets target the elderly and those with disabilities. Their
quick-fix,
add-on,
psudo-solutions
attempt
to correct
the failed
designs of
existing
products
or environments
they
claim
to remedy. Given
a choice,
most
people
reject
their
unattractive,
demeaning—and
stigmatizing—"medical," "aging," or "disabilitiy" connotations. |
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Design and promote attractilve 'transgenerational' products and environments that appeal to—and accommodate the changing needs of—the widest spectrum of ages and abilities, without penalty to any group! THE TRANSGENERATIONAL DESIGN OPTION creates better products and environments for all—regardless of age or ability. Transgenerational designs
permit
those with
physical
or sensory
limitations
to extend
their independence
and live
with dignity.
And such
accommodation
can
occur
with little
or
no
increased
cost to
either
the
manufacturer
or
consumer.
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Most products could be designed to appeal to a wider spectrum of ages and abilities. Our tools can help you expand your products' desirability—and useabiliy. |
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