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MizzouDiversity Calendar
2012 Columbia Universal Design Summit
April 09, 2012 at 6:30 PM to
April 09, 2012 at 9:00 PM
Sanford-Kimpton Bldg., 1005 W. Worley St., Columbia, MO
Description
The intent of universal design is to simplify life for everyone by making products, communications, and the built environment more usable by as many people as possible at little or no extra cost. Universal Design benefits people of all ages and abilities. Features of Universal Design include:
Smooth, ground-level entrance without stairs Wide interior doors with wide hallways Bright and appropriate lighting Light switches with large flat panels
6:45 p.m. Welcome, Jessica Macy, City of Columbia Human Rights Commissioner & Director of the Boone County Council on Aging
7:15 p.m. Keynote Speaker Colleen Starkloff, Co-Founder of the Starkloff Disability Institute, "Universal Design: 21st Century Policy"
8:15 p.m. Q&A Session
Persons with disabilities who require assistance, please contact us before April 4.
Accommodations: Contact Kari at 573-874-7487 or kautterb@gocolumbiamo.com
Transportation: Contact Ronald at 573-874-1646 or rgrotewiel@silcolumbia.org
Sponsored by City of Columbia, Division of Human Services, Disabilities Commission, Human Rights Commission, Community Development Dept., Great Plains ADA Center, Housing & Urban Development, Missouri Assn. for Social Welfare, Missouri Commission on Human Rights, Services for Independent Living
Contact Information
Negar Rezvani, nrezvani@gocolumbiamo.com
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