Universal Design New York
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Universal design continuously approaches the ideal of universal usability. With each new iteration, buildings' designs come closer to, but never quite reach, that theoretical ideal. The reason is simple: with each new design, with each lesson learned, and with each success achieved, the aspirations underlying that ideal become higher. It is hoped that this guidebook contributes to that process.

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Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access
School of Architecture and Planning - University at Buffalo,
The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY 14214-3087
Tel 716/829-3485 ext 329 Fax 716/829-3861
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