From UCD's draft consultation document "UCD Strategic Campus Development Plan 2016-2021-2026"
Universal design
UCD will continue to promote inclusivity, accessibility, equality, health and well-being not only through its teaching and practices but also in its built form. Universal design allows campus facilities to be used to the greatest extent possible by all people, regardless of age, ability or disability. Through the implementation of universal design, as outlined through the ‘University for All’ approach, UCD has embraced the concept of an accessible built environment and physical campus that supports the goal of our becoming a fully inclusive, diverse institution.
Evolving the campus infrastructure to meet the needs of the entire university community is an essential component in making UCD an attractive, friendly and accessible environment. Developing a culture of inclusion is a continuous process of improvement and not a once-off initiative. Embedding inclusion and accessibility in the design of new areas and in effective ongoing building and campus management will all be examples of good universal design in operation. (p 16)
