Strategies to develop a product or service for All

Design for All not always allows solving all needs with a single solution that fits everyone. One of these seven strategies should be chosen:

  1. For Everyone  

    A single solution suitable for all potential users.

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  2. Adjustable  

    A single product that meets the different dimensional or functional requirement of people by means of devices or mechanisms.

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  3. Products or services range  

    A range of products and services among which the person choose the one best fits.

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  4. Compatible with commonly used accessories  

    Adaptations or not marginalizing alternative solutions can be provided to guarantee the compatibility with accessories that a person must wear or use.

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  5. Premises/Product & complementary service  

    Not always it will be possible to meet the needs of users only via a product, a complementary service will then be necessary.

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  6. Use an alternative solution to the mainly used offering similar benefits  

    Sometimes the characteristics of some individuals prevent them from using products or services in the usual way. A non discriminating alternative offering equivalent results is then advisable.

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  7. Customized product or service  

    As is the case for most services provided by liberal professionals such as doctors or lawyers.