18.6. Standards and Guidelines for AT and Smart Infrastructure

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does UNCRPD stand for?

   Hint

   Remember the acronym and what organization it relates to.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of the ADA?

   Hint

   Think about what it protects against.

3. 3.

   What does ADA stand for?

   • Americans with Developmental Assistance
   • Americans with Disabilities Act
   • Aided Design Accessibility

   Hint

   Think about laws that ensure access.

4. 4.

   True or False: The RPWD Act only applies to federal buildings in India.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the broad scope of the law.

5. 5.

   Discuss how the integration of global and local standards can improve accessibility in urban planning.

   Hint

   Think about the specific elements of each framework.

6. 6.

   Create a proposal for a public infrastructure project that adheres to the ISO 21542 guidelines while also meeting the requirements of the RPWD Act.

   Hint

   Consider how these standards can be harmonized in a real-world scenario.