Principle Two: Flexibility in Use

The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.

Guidelines:
-Provide choice in methods of use.
-Accommodate right- or left-handed access and use.
-Facilitate the user’s accuracy and precision.
-Provide adaptability to the user’s pace (Story et al., 1998, p.43).


An example of a door design which is not appropriate for 'flexibility in use' principles (Atatürk Bulvarı, Ankara)

Universally designed features give the user to select the adequate position, like usage of the right or left hand. Universal design gives the user the right to choose for his/her accuracy and precision. (Kutlu, 2007, p.122) The doors should be arranged both for people using left or right hand.