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The ballet plié exercise: A Universal Design approach

Suzie Birchwood
by Suzie Birchwood
on Sep 2, 2025 5:55:27 PM

Universal Design (UD) is the practice of creating products, environments, and experiences that are usable by the widest range of people, regardless of age, ability, or status. Through my work with my ...

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Jun 17, 2025 5:14:28 PM • 3 min read
Suzie with Rosie Leak and Wolfgang. Suzie wears red lipstick and a blue velvet short dress featuring white dots and a stripy tshirt. Her arm is in a sling made from blue velvet. She is smiling. Rosie has a red top hat and tails, white shirt and black bow tie. Her arm is around Suzie and she smiles. Wolfgang rests his head on Rosie's shoulder and smiles. He has kind eyes and grey hair and moustache.
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A black and white image of Suzie and her wheelchair. She is in an urban landscape - a large concrete wall is to her left and the ground is flat, grey concrete. Behind her is metal fencing, a brick wall, and a construction site beyond. Suzie has her shoulder-length hair down and wears all black with shiny ballet slippers. Her body is strong and straight, making a 45 degree angle as she presses down onto her wheel rims with straight, strong arms. She looks up to the sky and her ankles are crossed as she points her toes. She looks strong, confident and in control.
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