Universal Design Summit 4: Creating Universal Homes and Communities is a national conference focusing on the design concept known as universal design. The R.L. Mace Universal Design Institute (UDI) has collaborated with the Starkloff Disability Institute (SDI) to provide a unique educational experience showcasing good examples of universal design that can be incorporated into housing and communities.

As North America�s only conference exclusively focused on universal housing and neighborhoods, the conference goal is to bring about community integration, participation, and enhancement of the independence of all people at home and throughout the course of their daily lives. UDS4 will continue the tradition of providing exceptional content with regard to universal design features in housing, sustainability, community design, green design, and affordability to create housing and communities usable by all. Universal design is transparent, inclusive, attractive, and integrates features that improve function, safety, and usability for everyone. It is a better approach to design and construction, and can be achieved in all types of buildings, and at all price points.