Engineering & Applied Science

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A U.S. federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through accessible design accessibility guidelines and standards for the built environment, transportation, communication, medical diagnostic equipment, and information technology.

The concept of universal design is the principle that all environments and products be designed to be usable by people of all ages and abilities, to the greatest extent possible, without adaptation or specialized design. A National Institute of Health site
Please give special attention to these two links: A.3 Application of the More Stringent of UFAS (Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards or ADAAG Americans with Disabilities Act. Accessibility Guidelines

The site provides literature and information, case studies and references, and discussion groups on ethics in engineering and science. It focuses on problems that arise in and for the work life of engineers and scientists. It serves practitioners, educators and students, and individuals interested in professional and research ethics.

For engineers, various societies present examples and set policies that include patterns of ETHICAL behavior. An important policy paper is entitled CODE OF ETHICS OF ENGINEERS, from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. It starts out, "Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor, and dignity of the Engineering Profession by:

* using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare;
* being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity the publ

All IEEE members are required to uphold the IEEE Code of Ethics as a condition of renewing their membership each year. One of the most important principles enshrined in the Code concerns the conduct of members in carrying out their professional duties.