Interior Design and Decorating 30

(a)	Differentiate among accessible design (e.g., wide door openings, roll under countertops), adaptable design (e.g., upgradable, expandable, dividable) and universal design (e.g., open floor plan, lever handles) approaches.
(b)	Investigate socially inclusive designs that support clients living with various physical, cognitive and intellectual conditions.
(c)	Discuss the concept of accessibility (e.g., visual impairment, hearing impairment, limited mobility, cognitive and intellectual conditions) designers and decorators should consider when creating safe, aesthetically pleasing spaces and meeting clients’ needs.
(d)	Explore potential challenges related to accessibility when designing and decorating residential and commercial spaces.
(e)	Investigate how individuals’ accessibility needs may change over time.
(f)	Discuss the need for adaptable housing to meet occupants’ changing accessibility needs through different stages of life.
(g)	Research the impact accessible design, adaptable design and universal design have on physical and psychological health and well-being.
(h)	Provide examples of how principles of universal design ensure current and future accessibility for residents in different types of spaces.
(i)	Investigate options and benefits for retrofitting a defined residential or commercial space to meet various accessibility needs.
(j)	Compare the drawbacks and benefits of adaptable housing models such as flexible housing, multigenerational housing, accessory and secondary suites.
(k)	Discuss the role of legislation (e.g., National Building Code of Canada, Accessible Canada Act, The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act) and standards (e.g., CSA B651-12 Accessible Design for the Built Environment) regarding accessibility.
(l)	Apply one or more design approaches to plan a residential or commercial space that fosters inclusivity and access for all (e.g., gender identity and expression, ability, age, culture).

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