Principles of Universal Design applied to Group 8 concept

1. Equitable Use - yes
Either the card, bracelet or RFID is available to all.

2. Flexibility in Use -yes
Choice is up to the patient for what method and up to the patient how they keep track of their test sample.

3. Simple and intuitive to use - yes
The patient carries around with them one item. With this time is saved and they have access to their medical history as it happens.

4. Perceptible Information - yes
The bar code and number can be raised/embossed. A voice over at the point of reading the barcode acknowledging who the person is and thanking them for the scan.

5. Tolerance for error - yes
The bar code can be symmetrical so that it can be read in any direction.
The "track your sample " website will have to conform with usability standards.


6. Low physical effort - yes
7. Size and space for approach and use
All 3 of the items require very little physical effort to produce or present to a scanner.
The scanning devices at the different locations will need to be at the right heights and the website will have to comply with usability standards.