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Global Universal Design Commission (GUDC) board member Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D., CEO and Founder of Rossetti Enterprises LLC, recently joined WOSU 89.7 NPR News to discuss the growing need for accessible housing and the important role universal design can play in creating homes that work for people of all ages and abilities.

I am honored to have served as the keynote speaker yesterday at the JPMorgan Chase Columbus corporate office in recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day! The program was broadcast globally, with a live audience in the conference center. I appreciated the...

The Burton Blatt Institute’s support reflects its long-standing commitment to advancing the civic, social, and economic participation of people with disabilities. “By supporting Possible Worlds, BBI affirms the importance of artistic displays that recognize disability as an integral part of human diversity and creative expression.” says Peter Blanck, University Professor at Syracuse University and BBI Chairman.

Unintentional barriers in the veterinary workplace can affect team members with visible, invisible, temporary, or chronic conditions. These barriers may show up in ordinary routines, communication patterns, workflow expectations, and physical environments. How do systems, habits, and daily practices shape everyone’s ability to contribute to your workplace? In this module, your team will be introduced to Universal Design as a set of practices that encourage collaboration and belonging without requiring personal disclosure or singling anyone out.

Syracuse University has long been a leader in disability policy, rights and advocacy. For the past 20 years, the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) and its chairman, University Professor Peter Blanck, have been at the forefront of this work. A nationally recognized expert in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws, Blanck joined BBI at its founding in 2005. He is principal investigator on a recent $4.6 million grant from the U.S.

UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most popular destinations for travelers. Yet many are inaccessible to disabled travelers, and any alterations to the sites are often resisted. “Compliance is easy,” says Rossetti, a member of the Board of Directors of the...

20 Essential Universal Design Elements What are the 20 essential elements that comprise universal and accessible design features? Take a behind-the-scenes virtual tour of the top-rated universal design home in North America. See the design features and products that...

Rosemarie Rossetti discusses her work in accessible and universal design. Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a member of the Board of Directors of the Global Universal Design Commission. Learn about the Universal Design Living Laboratory her national demonstration home and...

Peter Blanck, BBI chairman, on the Ideas Network, helps us understand where vaccine and mask mandates cross over with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Millions of Americans are at higher risk for severe disease or death from COVID-19. That includes people with underlying health conditions like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, older people, and people with intellectual disabilities who research has shown are six times more likely to die from COVID-19.