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Seven Standards of Universal Design*

• Equitable Use:
  The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.
• Flexibility in Use:
  The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.
• Simple and Intuitive:
  Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills or current concentration level.
• Perceptible Information:
  The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user's sensory abilities.
• Tolerance for Error:
  The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions.
• Low Physical Effort:
  The design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue.
• Size and Space for Approach and Use:
  Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation and use regardless of user's body size, posture or mobility.

*Source: www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/index.htm