Garden Accessibility
Diversity, Equality, Inclusiveness
Universal Design is a “global movement of inclusive design practice," according to the Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University.
It guides the development of environments, products, and communications so they’re usable by everyone, "to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design" and places a high value on "diversity, equality, and inclusiveness."
Learn more about Universal Design
Videos on Garden Accessibility
"Understanding the Spectrum of Human Abilities," from The Universal Design File, Center for Universal Design, NC State University.
Gardening for Life (video, UW-Extension Master Gardener program)
Training Video: "Making Gardens and Gardening Inclusive, Accessible, and Friendly" (click here to watch).
Other Considerations
Principles of Universal Design
Here to Help
FIG is an all-inclusive approach to creating garden spaces, developed by UCCE Master Gardener Stephen Cantú using the 7 Principals Of Universal Design. Learn more about FIG, Stephen, and Inclusive Gardening HERE.