Please log in to rate and comment on entries or to edit your profile.

Know a good UD website or resource?

Submit a link.

ACCESS Main Street Resource Description

external link

Incorporating Noise Abatement in Universal Design to Prevent Noise Related Hearing Loss & Health Problems

The acoustical environment of most residential, commercial and industrial space is typically given little or no attention during project planning and design. Demand is growing for interior design that adopts universal design principles to living and working spaces as a preventative measure.

Acoustiblok Inc.

Report a problem with this entry

Be the first to rate this entry!

There is 1 comment on this entry.

Posted by: nfranke on Tue Nov 12, 2013 at 6:37 p.m.

Interesting blog post for people who are constructing any sort of building or facility to consider in regards to lessening the impact of sounds.

Login to request moderator review of this comment.


Log in to post a comment or rate this entry.

You may register for an account if don't have one.

"July 26 marks the 19th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.... the ADA's provisions include the right to seek, obtain, pursue and maintain employment without being hampered by physical or attitudinal barriers. I believe that having a job is a civil right. Those who are qualified for and want to work should not be denied that right because of an inaccessible building or an outdated set of assumptions about what they can or cannot do..."

Hilda L. Solis, U.S. Secretary of Labor , July 24, 2009