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Universal Design

INDIA, Roorkee

Universal Design, Accessibility Planning and Social Inclusion

India, Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Department of Architecture and Planning, Laboratory of Inclusive Design (LID)

This MOOC addresses the various dimensions of social exclusion in diverse urban contexts.
Participants of this MOOC will explore the visible and invisible barriers to inclusion while advancing
knowledge on built environment and universal design principles and practices.

SDG #11 target:

MOOC Open Access

Hosting platform: National Urban Learning Portal (NULP), NIUA

Watch the Playlist of the 12 Modules on the SMUS YouTube Channel or watch a single Module:

  • Module 1A and 1B: Introduction to Universal Design, Accessibility Planning
  • Module 2A, 2B and 2C: Understanding Diversity and Disability
  • Module 3: Universal Design: Theory and Principles
  • Module 4: Universal Design: Indian Perspective
  • Module 5A, 5B and 5C: Creating Inclusive Mobility through Healthy Streets
  • Module 6: Building Gender-Friendly Cities
  • Module 7A and 7B: Children-Friendly Urban Environment
  • Module 8A and 8B: Children Independent Mobility
  • Module 9A and 9B: Policy Landscapes for Accessibility and Inclusion
  • Module 10: Design Thinking for Accessibility and Social Inclusion
  • Module 11: Research in Accessibility and Social Inclusion: Understanding Tools and Methods
  • Module 12: Inclusive Urban Futures

Lead Partner

Prof. Dr. Gaurav Raheja

Architecture and Urban Planning

Team

Megha Tyagi, Department of Architecture and Planning. Contact here

Aishwarya Isha, Department of Architecture and Planning. Contact here

Niranjana Sajan, Department of Architecture and Planning. Contact here

Nikhil Duggal, Department of Architecture and Planning. Contact here