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From barrier-free to universal design: An international perspective

Assistive Technology

Author: Kose, S.
Year: 1998
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

What is universal design? And where lies the difference between barrier- free design and universal design? One can answer this question from different viewpoints. This paper attempts to answer the question from the Far East, where the idea came later than in the United States or Europe.

Further Details

Full Title Assistive Technology
Pages 44-50
Volume 10
Issue 1
Accession Number 15.5.03
Image 4090783744rsal design et al.pdf
Electronic Resource Number 10.1080/10400435.1998.10131960
Keywords AsiaEuropeNorth Americauniversaldesign

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