### Question
How does the law define universal design?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 3002*, **universal design** is defined as:

> a concept or philosophy for designing and delivering products and services that are usable by people with the widest possible range of functional capabilities, which include products and services that are directly usable (without requiring assistive technologies) and products and services that are made usable with assistive technologies

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 3002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES**

