Danise Levine, Assistant Director at the University at Buffalo’s IDEA Center, discusses the center’s efforts to promote universal design through its certification program, isUD. The program provides evidence-based strategies to help architects and designers create more inclusive public spaces. Levine emphasizes the importance of universal design in improving accessibility and equity, offering a holistic approach that considers all users, including those with disabilities. The isUD certification aims to ensure that buildings are designed to accommodate diverse needs, ultimately advancing inclusivity in architecture.