Episodes 109
Avg. Duration 18m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
32%
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universaldesign.org

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About This Podcast

Exploring the interaction between people, design, and activity. Good Fit Poor Fit is a podcast from The UD Project, a small business focused on universal design and housing with a mission to increase the demand for universally accessible homes. Learn more at universaldesign.org.

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Recent Episodes

109: Why Most Homes Fail – The Supply Problem

May 11, 2026 24m

Prep Episode #3. Learn about the mismatch in our housing stock and why everyone benefits from universally accessible homes. Source

108: The OT Lens – Activity Analysis of the Home

May 04, 2026 20m

Prep episode 2 of 3. Learn an OT's process of breaking down everyday tasks into their individual steps to identify exactly what a person needs to do — physically, visually, and cognitively — and…

107: What Universal Design Actually Means

Apr 27, 2026 29m

Prep episode 1 of 3 in our new series going through every element, system, and room of a home from an OT lens! We explore what UD is how it applies to everyone. Source

106: Home Survey Feedback Results & Free Resources

Apr 20, 2026 26m

OTD student, Alexis, showcases her work in a free home mods funding resource and reports on what changes to expect in our recently reviewed home mods tool. Source

105: Accessibility of Public Transportation

Apr 13, 2026 27m

We chat about the realities & resources available for navigating buses, para-transit, rail systems, & ride shares when traveling around town with a disability. Source

104: Adapting Gardening Indoors

Mar 04, 2026 17m

It's important to do things we enjoy at all ages and abilities! OT student, Alexis, shares tips & tricks that make it easier when taking care of indoor plants! Source

103: UD and Me: Alexis Girata

Feb 23, 2026 14m

Personal experiences often lead us into work related projects that take on a new meaning! Learn about Alexis, her story, and her OT project this semester. Source

102: Limited funds? Easy Fixes to Boost Safety.

Jan 28, 2026 12m

Three OTs share simple home product ideas you'll want to put in your online shopping cart right away. Source

101: UD and Me: Ashley Roberts Dulany

Jan 16, 2026 17m

Ashley shares her fav UD things plus her experiences collaborating with community organizations & architects to increase independence and improve home design. Source

100: UD Perspectives, Progress, and Prospective

Jan 07, 2026 22m

In our 100th episode we discuss the podcast, perspectives, and progress in the world of universal design, plus stats that show there's still more to do. Source

099: UCA OT House & Training Program

Aug 29, 2025 17m

Caroline Hart shares about her OT capstone experience and gives us a tour of the OT House and the Training Program she created on her campus. Source

098: UD Style Guide Reveal

Aug 13, 2025 25m

OT student, Kelly, debuts her UD Style Guide! Get a sneak peek, plus be inspired to seamlessly add aesthetics and function in your home design projects. Source

097: The Functional Impact of Aesthetics

Aug 04, 2025 37m

The way our home makes us feel is just as important as how it functions. Backed by research, Kelly, discusses what home elements impact our brain and body. Source

096: Costs of universal design or home modification

Jul 25, 2025 16m

We looked at three options implementing universal design, which comes with a small upfront cost, maybe 1% to 5% of your home's price, but offers lifelong savings. Source

095: UD and Me: Kelly Wright

Jun 26, 2025 29m

OT student, Kelly Wright, discusses the UD Style Guide she's creating to educate about thoughtfully designed spaces; plus, helpful tips for grocery shopping! Source

094: UD and Me: Caroline Hart

Jun 10, 2025 11m

OT student, Caroline, discusses her capstone project and favorite UD things from zero-entry pools to why cooking is so important in her family! Source

093: The most important home accessibility features

Jan 17, 2025 13m

Of course we want to make access easy for people, right? Well, first, you need to think about someone's living situation. Source

092: OT House Reveal!

Oct 09, 2024 13m

Grant Todd shares pictures and describes what he did to spruce up the OT House on his campus as part of his doctoral project! Source

091: Accessible Cabinetry: Various Price Points

Oct 07, 2024 16m

Grant joins us to share some great options for making your storage options more accessible if you have lots of money or a little. Source

090: Collaboration: Experiences & Attitudes (Part 3)

Sep 16, 2024 15m

Anisha Carr explains her research! "Relevance to Occupational Therapy" is Part 3 of this 3 part series focused on interprofessional collaboration and UD. Source

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