You will see examples of universal design around you every day.  These examples might include:

• ramps and lifts in buildings (these benefit not just people with a mobility impairment, but also those making deliveries and with prams)

• power plugs with a finger loop to make it easier to pull out the plug

• mobile phones with vibrating alert (once an expensive option for people with a hearing impairment, or those in noisy environments, this now comes with most phones)

• text messages on mobile phones were once a breakthrough in mobile communication for people who are Deaf, this feature is now hugely popular in the community, with text-to-speech available for people with a vision impairment

• proximity cards, which can be recognised within 60 cm, as an alternative to magnetic swipe cards for entry into secure areas

Ergonomic power plug               Mobile phones with vibrating alert

This site offers a photo gallery and short description of 13 products ranging from door handles, to cars, to kitchen gadgets. 

FlossGrip Flosser

http://www.flossgrip.com/

The FlossGrip holds dental floss and has a long handle making it possible for some people, and easier for most people, to use dental floss.

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