Credits

Universal Design New York

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	This guidebook was developed by the research and professional staff of the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA), School of Architecture and Planning at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York.
	The contents of this website were developed under a grant, # H133E99005, from the U.S. Department of Education.
Editors:	Gary Scott Danford, Ph.D. Beth Tauke, M.F.A.
Authors:	1	Introduction Edward Steinfeld, Arch.D.
	2	Using Universal Design Guidelines Gary Scott Danford, Ph.D.
	3	Principles of Universal Design Gary Scott Danford, Ph.D.
	4	Elements of the Universal City
	4.1	General Building and Facility Issues
	4.1a	Using Circulation Systems Edward Steinfeld, Arch.D. Oscar Traynor, M.Arch.
	4.1b	Entering and Exiting Gary Scott Danford, Ph.D.
	4.1c	Wayfinding Beth Tauke, M.F.A.
	4.1d	Obtaining Products and Services Edward Steinfeld, Arch.D.
	4.1e	Using Public Amenities Steve Truesdale, B.A.
	4.2	Specific Occupancy Types
	4.2a	Cultural Facilities Edward Steinfeld, Arch.D.
	4.2b	Public Assembly and Entertainment Facilities Danise Levine, M.Arch.
	4.2c	Participant Sports and Recreation Facilities Danise Levine, M.Arch.
	4.2d	Temporary Lodging Abir Mullick, M.A., M.C.R.P.
	4.2e	Workplace Facilities Victor Paquet, Sc.D.
	4.2f	Human Service Facilities Oscar Traynor, M.Arch. Edward Steinfeld, Arch.D.
Technical Production & Professional Staff:		Sourav Chatterji Shriram Surendhranath Alex Bitterman James Maurer Lisa Steinfeld Jeremey Horan Douglas McCallum A.J. Imiolo
Photography:	A number of the photographs in this guidebook were obtained through funding provided by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), U.S. Department of Education to:
		o The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Universal Design (RERC on UD) at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York.
		o The Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange (CIRRIE) at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York.
	The cover image of the Manhattan skyline was photographed by Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani. The photograph of the moving pedestrian pathway in 1 Introduction and 4.1a Using Circulation Systems was provided through the courtesy of Schmidt, Hammer & Lassen k/s from the Danish book, Accessibility and Architecture. The photograph of the bedroom in 4.2d Temporary Lodging was provided through the courtesy of S&I, from the Danish book, Accessibility and Architecture. The following photographs in 5 Conclusion were provided through the courtesy of Richard Dattner & Partners Architects PC:
		o Riverbank State Park (at night) by Norman McGrath o JFK Airport (flag) by Port Authority of New York o JFK Airport (terminal hall) by Richard Dattner o P.S. 234 by Norman McGrath o New York Presbyterian Lung Center by Peter Sprung o Riverbank State Park (stair tower) by Norman McGrath
Web Design:	Joseph M. McCabe

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