Good Fit / Poor Fit

Learn why even lighting + remote/automatic activation of light sources are important for safety and convenience in parking areas and pathways to any home. Source

When considering parking areas and routes to any entrance of a home, the surfaces should be even, solid, well maintained, slip-resistant, and not steep. Source

We discuss the importance of covered and enclosed parking spaces, power door openers, and the height of garages and carports for tasks in parking areas. Source

We discuss how the details of where a vehicle parks, the space around it, and how the slope impacts everyday tasks that take place in garages, driveways, parking spaces, and more. Source

Prep Episode #3. Learn about the mismatch in our housing stock and why everyone benefits from universally accessible homes. Source

Prep episode 2 of 3. Learn an OT's process of breaking down everyday tasks into their individual steps to identify exactly what a person needs to do — physically, visually, and cognitively — and where the environment helps or gets in the way. Source

Prep episode 1 of 3 in our new series going through every element, system, and room of a home from an OT lens! We explore what UD is how it applies to everyone. Source

OTD student, Alexis, showcases her work in a free home mods funding resource and reports on what changes to expect in our recently reviewed home mods tool. Source

We chat about the realities & resources available for navigating buses, para-transit, rail systems, & ride shares when traveling around town with a disability. Source

It's important to do things we enjoy at all ages and abilities! OT student, Alexis, shares tips & tricks that make it easier when taking care of indoor plants! Source

Personal experiences often lead us into work related projects that take on a new meaning! Learn about Alexis, her story, and her OT project this semester. Source

Three OTs share simple home product ideas you'll want to put in your online shopping cart right away. Source

Ashley shares her fav UD things plus her experiences collaborating with community organizations & architects to increase independence and improve home design. Source

In our 100th episode we discuss the podcast, perspectives, and progress in the world of universal design, plus stats that show there's still more to do. Source

Caroline Hart shares about her OT capstone experience and gives us a tour of the OT House and the Training Program she created on her campus. Source

OT student, Kelly, debuts her UD Style Guide! Get a sneak peek, plus be inspired to seamlessly add aesthetics and function in your home design projects. Source

The way our home makes us feel is just as important as how it functions. Backed by research, Kelly, discusses what home elements impact our brain and body. Source

We looked at three options implementing universal design, which comes with a small upfront cost, maybe 1% to 5% of your home's price, but offers lifelong savings. Source

OT student, Kelly Wright, discusses the UD Style Guide she's creating to educate about thoughtfully designed spaces; plus, helpful tips for grocery shopping! Source

OT student, Caroline, discusses her capstone project and favorite UD things from zero-entry pools to why cooking is so important in her family! Source

Of course we want to make access easy for people, right? Well, first, you need to think about someone's living situation. Source

Grant Todd shares pictures and describes what he did to spruce up the OT House on his campus as part of his doctoral project! Source

Grant joins us to share some great options for making your storage options more accessible if you have lots of money or a little. Source

Anisha Carr explains her research! "Relevance to Occupational Therapy" is Part 3 of this 3 part series focused on interprofessional collaboration and UD. Source

Part 2 of 3: Anisha Carr explains her research in the theme - "Dynamics & Challenges of Interprofessional Collaboration" in universal design. Source