21.8. International Best Practices

Try these first

1. 1.

   What role does co-design play in accessibility?

   Hint

   Think about who gets to participate in the design.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of retrofitting historic structures.

   Hint

   Consider how old buildings can adapt.

3. 3.

   What is co-design?

   • A design solely by experts
   • A collaborative design involving users
   • A design without user input

   Hint

   Think about who participates in creating designs.

4. 4.

   True or False: Retrofitting is only applicable to modern buildings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider if old buildings can be updated.

5. 5.

   You are tasked to improve a historic train station's accessibility. Outline a plan based on global best practices and include co-design principles.

   Hint

   Think about both user needs and maintaining the station's character.

6. 6.

   Critique a local public space that lacks accessibility. Provide specific examples of how it could incorporate lessons from international practices.

   Hint

   Focus on what features are currently missing and how they can improve.