Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

Good Fit / Poor Fit

Society EN ↓ 113 episodes

Exploring the interaction between people, design, and activity. Good Fit Poor Fit is a podcast from The UD Project, a small business focused on universal design and housing with a mission to increase the demand for universally accessible homes. Learn more at universaldesign.org.

Author

Sarah Pruett, OTR/L @ The UD Project

Episodes

013: Good Bathroom Design is a Confidence Builder 06.04.2020 11:20

Kati, an occupational therapy student, shares a story about how her client was able to look and feel her best for a special event because her bathroom was universally designed. Source

012: Social distancing, isolation, and mental health 31.03.2020 27:50

Our thoughts: Social distancing is now mandatory in the US due to COVID-19, but some people with disabilities experience social isolation every day. Source

011: Are “stramps” universally designed? 27.03.2020 19:05

We discuss how the internet isn't always accurate in the description of universal design, and what our Design Advisors thought of this ramp/stair design. Source

010: When you question if that backyard party is worth it or not 23.03.2020 6:53

A backyard party at someone's home turns from excitement to heartbreak when you have to question if you can attend the due to inaccessibility. Source

009: Benefits of a Well-Designed Garden 22.03.2020 7:50

Sarah discusses how her friend increased the functionality of her garden by using raised garden beds and how an outdoor space improves mental health. Source

008: Research about interprofessional design 17.03.2020 15:18

We discuss 3 themes from a peer-reviewed article: form versus function, the earlier the better, and universal design as a specialist area. Source

007: Do no-step entrances matter? 11.03.2020 7:33

Of course they do. We're talking about universal design! Listen to Julie & Jackson's story. You'll learn about what they have to do just to visit family or friends. Source

006: Mail & Macular Degeneration 02.03.2020 6:55

Kati recounts a story about a patient who broke a hip and had struggles with a common yet meaningful task. Source

005: Small garages don’t work well. 28.02.2020 6:43

Sarah shares a story & some thoughts about the functionality of parking areas. It's the little things that make a big difference for universal design! Source

004: Invisible Disabilities & Universal Design 15.02.2020 28:46

Sarah and Kati talk about various universal design features to increase function for those living with invisible disabilities. Source

003: Reflections on patients and their homes 07.02.2020 13:23

Sarah talks with Kati about discharge scenarios and what home modifications looked like for their patients. Source

002: PEO Model & Collaboration 03.02.2020 8:00

Design can create a "good fit," or a "poor fit." One of the models we use is the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model of Occupational Performance. Source

001: Mission & Vision 03.02.2020 8:52

Welcome to the first episode of the Good Fit Poor Fit podcast! Learn more about The Universal Design Project and what got us to where we are today. Source