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Universal Design Kit Description and Contents

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Objectives

Consumers will be aware of universal design principles.

Consumers will be able to identify products that have universal design features and select products tonmake everyday tasks easier.

Professionals who work with people with disabilities will be able to select products that will benefit their clients.

Activities

Activity #1

Divide the participants into small groups and give each group a universal design item and its traditional counterpart. Let them discuss the features of each item and decide which would be more convenient to use.

Activity #2

Demonstrate all of the items or selected items from the kit, comparing traditional design to universal design. Pass items around the room to encourage individuals to try out the products to see the difference for themselves.

Activity #3

If setting and space permits you can divide the gadgets according to areas of use (outdoor, office, etc.) and create stations around the room where the traditional design items and universal design items can be tried out and compared. There is a display card for each area. A standing display board with Velcro fasteners is included in the kit. The soap dispenser (#8) and the two toilet tissue holders (#7,#17) can be attached to the board for easier demonstration.

Outdoor - garden trowels (#1,#11), rain gauges (#2,#12)

Home office - staple removers (#3,#13), scissors (#4,#14)

Living area - remote controls (#5,#15), touch lamp (#6,#16)

Bathroom - toilet tissue holders(#7,#17), dispenser/bottles (#8,#18)

Kitchen - measuring spoons and cups (#9a,#9b,#19a,#19b), vegetable peelers, paring knives (#10a, #10b, #20a, #20b)

Kit Contents

#1 Good Grips garden trowel - built up handle coated with non-slip material provides comfortable grip
True Value, hardware stores $ 8.00

#11 wood handle garden trowel

#2 E-Z Read rain gauge - large numbers and bright colored float make it easy to read from a distance or with a visual impairment
Wal-Mart, hardware stores $ 10.00

#12 small rain gauge

#3 easy grip staple remover - staple can be removed with one easy motion
Wal-Mart, discount, or office supply stores $ 2.00

#13 staple remover

#4 Fiskars soft grip scissors - spring reduces operation to one motion; large handles have cushion grips
Wal-Mart, Kmart $12.00

#14 scissors

#5 One For All Universal TV remote - large buttons are easy to distinguish by sight or touch
Wal-Mart, discount stores $ 7.00

#15 TV remote control

#6 touch lamp pad - when installed, lamp can be turned off by touch; control can be located within easy reach
Wal-mart $9.00

#16 clamp lamp (plus light bulbs and extension cord)

#7 Toilet tissue holder - roll can be snapped into place using one hand
True Value $ 5.00

#17 toilet tissue roller

#8 two-chamber dispenser - liquids are dispensed with push of a button; ideal for shower or sink
Department stores $20.00

#18 shampoo and soap bottles (2)

#9a Good Grips measuring spoons
#9b Good Grips measuring cups - large plastic handles are easy to grip;large, high contrast markings are easier to see
Kmart, kitchen supply stores $ 5.00

#19a metal measuring spoons
#19b metal measuring cups

#10a Good Grips vegetable peeler
#10b Good Grips paring knife - soft cushion grip with built up handle fits hand better
True Value, kitchen supply stores $ 7.00

#20a metal vegetable peeler
#20b wood handle paring knife - three piece display board, five display cards

#21 Snake Rake - adjustable height bent handle with cushion grips provides better body fit; reduces strain
True Value, Target, hardware stores $14.00

#26 metal rake with wood handle

#22 large button adjustable volume phone - handle fits hand; large easy-to-read numbers and large buttons
Independent Living Aids $100.00

#27 slimline phone

#23 telescope handle duster - handle extends to reach all areas
Sammons Preston $13.00

#28 short handle feather duster

#24 bold number wall clock - bold black numbers and hands on white background are easier to see
Wal-Mart, Kmart, discount stores $ 5.00

#29 wall clock

#25 long handle dustpan - long handle; no need to bend to use
Wal-Mart $ 9.00

#30 short handle dustpan

Gadget Source Information
To reserve kits or for more information contact:

Iowa AgrAbility
1094 LeBaron Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50014
515-294-8522
agrability@iastate.edu

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