6. Background and Evolution of UNCRPD
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) marks a significant transition toward recognizing the rights of individuals with disabilities globally. By establishing key principles that guide the creation of inclusive environments, the UNCRPD serves as a framework for civil engineers to ensure the accessibility of public spaces and services. Its implementation highlights the crucial role of both policy and practice in respecting and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities.
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What we have learnt
- The UNCRPD is an essential international treaty that focuses on the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.
- Civil engineers play a vital role in designing inclusive environments that comply with accessibility standards outlined in the UNCRPD.
- The transition from accessible design to universal design is critical for sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.
Key Concepts
- -- Universal Design
- A design approach that creates products, environments, programs, and services usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.
- -- Accessibility
- The right of persons with disabilities to access physical environments, transportation, and information, ensuring equal enjoyment of all rights and freedoms.
- -- Inclusive Design
- Designing products and environments that can be used by people of diverse needs and abilities, particularly to enhance the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
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