If you’re left handed. chopsticks are great.
Scissors, not so much.
A simple tool, commonly used, made challenging for you simply because of who you are.
Our houses can be like this for society’s outliers.
Steep stairs, challenging door handles, narrow doors, high storage.
Universal Design is a concept usually applied to architecture from the vantage point of the outliers. But why does it only need to be in these special use cases? Why don’t we simply design all houses along these principles. Equality of opportunity and all that.
Besides, what are the downsides in living in a house that had (for example):
Wider access ways and thresholds
Level transition zones both internally and externally
Lever turn handles rather than knob handles for doors and windows
The preference for drawers instead of cupboards for easy access
Kitchens that are not walk-through (transition) zones
Easy-to-use drawer handles
The preference for drawers rather than cupboards, for ease of access
Good task lighting in utility zones
Well placed grab rails in bathroom areas
Non-slip flooring.
Electrical outlets located higher than usual above the floor so they are in easy reach of everyone.
Installing handles for doors and drawers that require no gripping or twisting to operate.
Storage spaces within reach of both short and tall people.