Good Fit Poor Fit
Exploring the interaction between people, design, and activity. Good Fit Poor Fit is a podcast from The UD Project, a small business focused on universal design and housing with a mission to increase the demand for universally accessible homes. Learn more at universaldesign.org.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
019: What do mock airline flights & demonstration homes have in common?
Experiential education! Deeper understanding is gained when people can practice tasks then apply lessons learned to their life.
00:13:43 |
Wed 06 May 2020
018: “How does inaccessibility impact your health?”
"It was not until I actually gained more access in and out of the house that my health truly got better. My mental health went up and I felt more worth than I had felt before." -James
00:15:27 |
Tue 28 Apr 2020
017: What is it like interning with us?
Kati reflects on her experience as an occupational therapy student and discusses how she promoted our organization and her future profession.
00:21:28 |
Thu 23 Apr 2020
016: Housing and Collaboration: Stories from the Field
Experiences as occupational therapists collaborating with building and design professionals.
00:42:52 |
Fri 10 Apr 2020
015: Freestanding tubs, are they safe?
Even though these tubs are a current design trend, we polled our Design Advisors and they all agree this product's design isn't safe for most people.
00:16:32 |
Fri 10 Apr 2020
014: When lights don’t work even when they’re on.
Collaboration between an occupational therapist and a lighting designer will result in exterior lighting that's a good fit for everyone.
00:11:00 |
Thu 09 Apr 2020
013: Good Bathroom Design is a Confidence Builder
Kati, an occupational therapy student, shares a story about how her client was able to look and feel her best for a special event because her bathroom was universally designed.
00:11:20 |
Mon 06 Apr 2020
012: Social distancing, isolation, and mental health
Our thoughts: Social distancing is now mandatory in the US due to COVID-19, but some people with disabilities experience social isolation every day.
00:27:50 |
Tue 31 Mar 2020
011: Are “stramps” universally designed?
We discuss how the internet isn't always accurate in the description of universal design, and what our Design Advisors thought of this ramp/stair design.
00:19:05 |
Fri 27 Mar 2020
010: When you question if that backyard party is worth it or not
A backyard party at someone's home turns from excitement to heartbreak when you have to question if you can attend the due to inaccessibility.
00:06:53 |
Mon 23 Mar 2020
009: Benefits of a Well-Designed Garden
Sarah discusses how her friend increased the functionality of her garden by using raised garden beds and how an outdoor space improves mental health.
00:07:50 |
Sun 22 Mar 2020
008: Research about interprofessional design
We discuss 3 themes from a peer-reviewed article: form versus function, the earlier the better, and universal design as a specialist area.
00:15:18 |
Tue 17 Mar 2020
007: Do no-step entrances matter?
Of course they do. We're talking about universal design! Listen to Julie & Jackson's story. You'll learn about what they have to do just to visit family or friends.
00:07:33 |
Wed 11 Mar 2020
006: Mail & Macular Degeneration
Kati recounts a story about a patient who broke a hip and had struggles with a common yet meaningful task.
00:06:55 |
Mon 02 Mar 2020
005: Small garages don’t work well.
Sarah shares a story & some thoughts about the functionality of parking areas. It's the little things that make a big difference for universal design!
00:06:43 |
Fri 28 Feb 2020
004: Invisible Disabilities & Universal Design
Sarah and Kati talk about various universal design features to increase function for those living with invisible disabilities.
00:28:46 |
Sat 15 Feb 2020
003: Reflections on patients and their homes
Sarah talks with Kati about discharge scenarios and what home modifications looked like for their patients.
00:13:23 |
Fri 07 Feb 2020
002: PEO Model & Collaboration
Design can create a "good fit," or a "poor fit." One of the models we use is the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model of Occupational Performance.
00:08:00 |
Mon 03 Feb 2020
001: Mission & Vision
Welcome to the first episode of the Good Fit Poor Fit podcast! Learn more about The Universal Design Project and what got us to where we are today.
00:08:52 |
Mon 03 Feb 2020
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