Competitions, Scholarships and Grants offered to students, faculty and Architects to ideate inclusive design solutions
Online Courses and Skill Development Programs hosted for Faculty and Students of Architecture
Through the Walk for Arcause 4.0 we connected with more than 10000+ people at the grassroots and over 240+ persons with disabilities
The goals of Project UDita are multifaceted, aiming to foster innovation, education, and awareness surrounding Universal Design principles. In the Ideation phase, the project seeks to incentivize and recognize endeavors that champion inclusivity and accessibility within educational and professional realms through initiatives such as the Design Educators Awards, Arcause UDita Thesis Gold Medal, and UDita Grants for Barrier-free Design. Educationally, UDita aims to equip the next generation with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate Universal Design principles into their respective fields through presentations to school students, self-paced learning content, collaborative studios with colleges, and faculty development programs. Lastly, in the Awareness phase, the project endeavors to raise widespread awareness and foster dialogue on Universal Design and Inclusion through initiatives like the Universal Design and Accessibility Walk for Arcause 4.0 and engagement with diverse stakeholders, ultimately inspiring collective action towards a more accessible and inclusive society.
Courses
Universal Design for the Built Environment: Beyond Ramps and Railings
Free Course
99 Lessons I 8.5 hours
Are you designing against the law? According to the Rights of Persons with Disability Act (2016) (Section 44), it is now against the law to build public buildings that are not inclusive or Universal Design compliant. But fear not – Project UDita’s self-paced online course on ‘Universal Design for the Built Environment: Beyond Ramps and Railings’ has got you covered! Tailored for students, teachers, architects, and professionals in the ACED community, this course dives deep into the legal landscape while equipping you with practical insights into Universal Design Principles. Don’t miss your chance to design for inclusivity.
UDita – Collaborative studio
37 Lessons I 19.5 hours
The UDita Collaborative Studio by Mphasis F1 Foundation and AVAS is a unique effort to bring Students, Faculty and Experts on ONE online platform to discuss Universal Design. This studio focuses on Accessibility as the mentors will guide students in their AD projects. This Studio provides students with a guided outlook towards their architectural design project. Students first learn about Universal Design processes, tools and discuss their designs with the experts, get inputs, rework and refine them to create holistic, inclusive solutions.
UDita Faculty Development Programme
32 Lessons I 14 hours
Integrating Inclusive Approaches and Universal Design in Architectural Teaching and Learning Processes
A 3-day online Faculty Development Program was planned under the Project Education approach on 14th, 25th and 26th July 2023 for teachers of architectural colleges across India.
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