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Individualised vs universal

A personalised accommodation solves a problem for one person after the main design is made. Universal design includes access for as many people as possible from the beginning, so fewer people need special plans.

Key point

Universal design and accommodations work well together. Even a well-planned space might still need some special changes for certain people. Universal design makes these changes less often needed, but it does not get rid of the need completely.

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