Who was Ed Roberts and what did he believe to be important?

For this assignment, you will respond to all of the following points or questions on the topic of accessibility at The Ed Roberts Campus at UC Berkeley and the community at large:

1. What does universal design mean? Find at least 2 online definitions and put those definitions into your own words and write your definition here.

1. Who was Ed Roberts and what did he believe to be important?
2. Is The Ed Roberts Campus equally accessible to all groups of people? If so, which groups of people is it accessible to? And if not, which group(s) of people with disabilities is it not accessible to? Explain why you have come to this conclusion.
3. What are some universal design features/qualities at The Ed Roberts Campus that make it accessible?

1. There are many barriers on a day-to-day basis that make accessibility a challenge for people with disabilities. What barriers exist in the community at large that make accessibility more challenging? Think of barriers you have noticed in your own community. You may also take a look at historical footage via this video link to help refresh your memory:https://youtu.be/KRJM4hqj_JQ.Are the features/qualities and barriers you recognize man-made in the current moment? Or are they the result of the initial design? Explain.

1. Add a photo of and a paragraph describing a real place that has poor accessibility features. The photo may be acquired in person or on the internet. However, you must provide a paragraph explaining why you have concluded that this place is not fully accessible. What would you change to make it accessible to more people?

1. Add a photo of and a paragraph describing a real place that has excellent accessibility features. The photo may be acquired in person or on the internet. However, you must include a paragraph explaining why you believe that this place is fully accessible.Be sure to do ample research to ensure that this place is actually designed for full accessibility.

1. Throughout your paper, use of person-first language is required (unless you are a person with a disability who prefers identity-first language and informs us of your preference within your paper). Respectful language is required. Inspiration porn is unacceptable. Proper disability-related language etiquette is required

For help with this, please refer to the” Disability-Related Language in Written Assignments” document in Blackboard.

The following considerations will benefit your evaluation and will contribute to a higher grade on this assignment. Things to consider as you answer the above questions:

• Can a person who uses a wheelchair access all of the same areas that a nondisabled individual can access?
• Are accessible alternatives clearly and visibly marked?
• Are elevators and lifts in working order wherever there are stairs?
• Are ramps located and angled in such a way that it is not overly burdensome for someone who uses a wheelchair to maneuver to them and on them?
• Are the accessible alternatives comparable in distance such that the person using a wheelchair does not need to go far out of their way to arrive at the destination?
• Are signs readable in Braille for people who are blind?