Musawah or Equality is the main theme of the conference to promote Universal Design in the built environment. In line with the idea of "Sharing the World" between all able and disabled communities, Universal Design strives to be a broad-spectrum solution that helps everyone.
Within the context of equal opportunities and justice for all, this conference is an attempt to create awareness especially to the plight of People with Disabilities within the built environment, to live and perform in comfort and ease much like any ordinary persons. The intentions of the conference are manifested in the areas of interest where Universal Design will benefit including: housing, education, employment, transportation & tourism.