This paper sets out to investigate some of the challenges posed to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) by the recent rise of interest on universal design and universal access. Specifically, we briefly review the premises of universal design, and examine the implications on HCI prevailing practice and research agenda. It is argued that HCI stands to gain from appreciating and respecting the base lines of universal design. In particular, the primary benefit for HCI, is in expanding its scope and underlying methodological ground to cope with diversity in the emerging Information Society.
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