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Accessible Environment For The Persons with
Disabilities
Sahibzada Hakim Anjum Nadeem
Departmental Coordinator,Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences
CEO Anjum Eye Care & Optical CompanyOptometrist, Al-Khair Eye Hospital Lahore
Co-Incharge OTTC, Optician, Refractionist, COAVSPhone:03344496480, Email: [email protected]
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The social aim of this study is to integrate disabled people into society in order for them to take an active part in society and lead a normal life.
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TARGET GROUP: The target group is composed of five major categories:1. Wheelchair users2. People with limited walking abilities3. The sightless4. The partially sighted5. The hearing impaired
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CONTENT:I. Urban Design ConsiderationsII. Architectural Design ConsiderationsIII. Building TypesIV. Implementations checklistsV. Appendices
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I. URBAN DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS It is subdivided into seven chapters:1. Obstructions2. Signage3. Street Furniture4. Pathways5. Curb Ramps6. Pedestrian Crossings7. Parking
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Obstructions
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Roads and Pavements
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Curb Ramps
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Signage
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Car Parking Facilities
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Tactile Map & Tactile Guide Path
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II. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS It is subdivided into 9 chapters:1. Ramps2. Elevators3. Platform Lifts4. Stairs5. Railings and hand rails6. Entrances7. Doors8. Corridors9. Rest Rooms
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Ramps
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Lifts
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Stairs
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Railings & Hand Rails
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Barriers At Entrances
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Barriers At Doors
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Entrance Doors
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Corridors & Lobby
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Accessible Bathroom
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Accessible Bedrooms
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Toilets For Persons With Disabilities
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Accessible Kitchens
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Accessible Windows
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III. BUILDING TYPESTo establish building and planning legislation regarding access for disabled people, this section needs to be thoroughly developed by local authorities, based on the size of the target group, a classification of the various building types and a study of the specific needs of each district.
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IV. IMPLEMENTATION CHECKLISTS
This section can be used by both designers and inspectors to identify and assess physical barriers in the built-up environment, for both new and existing constructions.
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V. APPENDICESI. TroubleshootingII. AnthropometicsIII. Comparative LimitsIV. Height Limits
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CHAPTER ORGANIZATION:Each chapter is composed of four parts:1) Problem identification2) Planning principle3) Design considerations4) Existing constructions
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Accessible Living Unit
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REFERENCES:1.Accessibility in Public Accommodations". 581: Readily Achievable Checklist .ADA Compliance Guide, USA, Thompson Publishing Group, December 1991. pp. 113-119.2.Adaptive Environments Center, Inc., Access Boston. Boston Redevelopment Authority, 1990. 42 pages3.Adaptive Environments Center, Inc. and Barrier Free Environments, Inc., "The Americans with Disabilities Act Checklist for Readibly Achievable Barrier Removal." USA, 31 March 1992. 12 pages.4.American National Standards Institute. American National Standard for Buildings and Facilities: Providing Accessibility and Usability for Physically Handicapped People. New York, 1986. 84 pages.
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