Good Fit Poor Fit Podcast
Exploring the interaction between people, design, and activity.
Good Fit Poor Fit is a podcast from The Universal Design Project, a nonprofit organization with a vision for every community across the United States to have a surplus of universally accessible homes. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the most popular podcast platforms.
016: Housing and Collaboration: Stories from the Field
Experiences as occupational therapists collaborating with building and design professionals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
006: Mail & Macular Degeneration
Kati recounts a story about a patient who broke a hip and had struggles with a common yet meaningful task.
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!
004: Invisible Disabilities & Universal Design
Sarah and Kati talk about various universal design features to increase function for those living with invisible disabilities.
003: Reflections on patients and their homes
Sarah talks with Kati about discharge scenarios and what home modifications looked like for their patients.
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.
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.