GUDC

GUDC Certifies Metropolitan Convention Center of Quito as First Building in Ecuador to Comply with Universal Design

January 3, 2019

The GUDC Global Universal Design Commission is a non-profit corporation created under the laws of the State of New York, USA in 2008. It develops and promotes the understanding and use of Universal Design in the design and development of buildings, products and environments be used by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptations, improvements or specialized design. GUDC has developed the Universal Design Standards for Public Use Buildings, seeking their adoption and application in public and private buildings for institutional and commercial use. Continue Reading

Derrick Cogburn Joins Global Universal Design Commission (GUDC) Board of Directors

February 28, 2017

Dr. Derrick L. Cogburn, Executive Director of the Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP) and Associate Professor at American University, Joins Global Universal Design Commission (GUDC) Board of Directors

Syracuse, NY – Dr. Derrick L. Cogburn, Associate Professor at the School of International Service at American University and Executive Director of the Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP), has been appointed to the Global Universal Design Commission (GUDC) Board of Directors. Continue Reading

GUDC Directors to Appear on “ADA Live!” (WADA) Show

December 7, 2016

On Wednesday, December 7th, Global Universal Design Commission Executive Director Diana Foote and Associate Director Michael Rotella will appear on “ADA Live!” (WADA), a monthly internet radio show produced by the Southeast ADA Center. The Southeast ADA Center is part of the ADA National Network and is an ongoing project of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University. Continue Reading

Peter Blanck’s commentary about GUDC Universal Design Certification of Grand Rapids Michigan YMCA featured in Architectural Record

April 14, 2016

Most architects would agree that universal design is important. But resources and incentives for creating inclusive environments haven’t always been widely available. To remedy that, the GUDC has developed a universal design certification standard. Based on a decade of research, stakeholder consultation, and testing, the certification standard is scheduled to launch later this year. Continue Reading