The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD)

The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD) is dedicated to enabling the design of environments that can be accessed, understood and used regardless of a person's age, size, ability or disability. We are a part of the National Disability Authority.

More about who we are and what we do

Places to start

Definition and Overview of Universal Design (UD)

The 7 Principles

Building for Everyone

Customer Communications Toolkit for Services to the Public - A Universal Design Approach

eLearning Module - Buildings for Everyone: Central Bank of Ireland

Third Level Education

Developer's Introduction and Index

Content Provider's Introduction and Index

What's New

The NDA is recruiting, come work with our team!

12 May 2025

Updated NDA Guidance on the role of Access Officers for Public Bodies

8 May 2025

Universal Design Grand Challenge Student Awards is open now!

18 Mar 2025

Good practice guidance

Built Environment

Original research and developing design recommendations for use by professionals on a wide range of building types and spaces, including homes, shared spaces, and educational campuses.

Communications & Digital

We promote a Universal Design approach to the design and implementation of all aspects of communications. We have created advice and guidance in a variety of areas including Customer communications, as well as digital and non-digital areas.

Education

We actively promote a Universal Design approach to the design of all educational products and services. We actively engage with key stakeholders across the sector to create educational programmes that are inclusive for everybody.