Libraries and Accessibility

By integrating concepts of Universal Design into your library, you can ensure that buildings and services can be used by the broadest number of people. For an overview of Universal Design and its concepts, visit the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design's About Universal Design page. For more information, check out these resources:

• Equal Access: Universal Design of Libraries - A checklist for making libraries welcoming, accessible, and usable
• The Institute for Human Centered Design is dedicated to enhancing the experiences of people of all ages and abilities through excellence in design.