Core Beliefs

  • Human variation is natural, inherent, and vital in the development of communities.
  • Disability is an ascribed or imposed social/political category that includes people with a variety of characteristics who are bound todgether by common experiences.
  • Inclusion and full participation are a matter of social justice.
  • Design is powerful and profoundly influences our daily lives.
  • Good design is essential for acheiving inclusion and full particiation.
  • Creating useable, equitable, sustainable, and inclusive environments is a shared responsibility.