10. Accessibility
The chapter emphasizes the critical distinctions between Accessibility, Barrier-Free Design, and Universal Design in the context of civil engineering and urban planning. It outlines the importance of these principles in creating inclusive environments, detailing their definitions, key features, applications, and the legislative framework supporting them in India. Furthermore, it addresses the challenges in implementation and highlights technological innovations enhancing accessibility.
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7.1Pre-Design Stage
The Pre-Design Stage focuses on assessing needs, analyzing sites, and...
What we have learnt
- Accessibility focuses on ensuring environments are usable by individuals with disabilities.
- Barrier-Free Design aims to eliminate physical obstacles to access.
- Universal Design promotes inclusivity from the outset, catering to all users regardless of ability.
Key Concepts
- -- Accessibility
- The degree to which a product, service, or environment is usable by as many people as possible, particularly those with disabilities.
- -- BarrierFree Design
- An approach that eliminates physical obstacles that restrict access for individuals with disabilities.
- -- Universal Design
- A design philosophy that creates products and environments that are usable by all people, maximizing inclusivity without the need for adaptation.
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