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Visual styles in websites and documents are an important part of universal design for the web. This article will outline how content creators can design websites and documents with visual styles that a variety of visitors can use and enjoy.

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Low physical effort is one of the principles of universal design, which makes goods and products accessible to many people. This article will outline some examples of low physical effort.

Low Physical Effort

Low physical effort means that people should be able to use products without being physically tired or strained, through “reasonable operating forces”. For example, many people find pots full of water too difficult to lift from the sink to the stove. A pot filler, or faucet installed over the stovetop, removes this burden. Instead of lifting a full pot, a person first places the empty pot on the stove, then fills it at the faucet.

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Equitable use is one of the principles of universal design, which makes goods and products accessible to many people. The universal design principle of equitable use is similar to the principles of dignity, integration, and full participation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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Currently, there are no AODA education standards. However, two AODA standards development committees have drafted recommendations of guidelines that AODA education standards should include. One committee has recommended guidelines for the kindergarten to grade twelve (K-12) education system. In contrast, the other committee has recommended guidelines for the university and college education system. In this article, we outline the Postsecondary Committee’s recommendations for accommodating college and university students with disabilities.

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Currently, there are no AODA education standards. However, two AODA standards development committees have drafted recommendations of guidelines that AODA education standards should include. One committee has recommended guidelines for the kindergarten to grade twelve (K-12) education system. In contrast, the other committee has recommended guidelines for the university and college education system. In this article, we outline the Postsecondary Committee’s recommendations for accessible formats and communication supports at college and university.

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