4.6. Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India, 2021

Try these first

1. 1.

   What do the Harmonised Guidelines aim to achieve?

   Hint

   Consider what 'universal accessibility' means.

2. 2.

   What is Universal Design?

   Hint

   Think about inclusivity in design.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of the Harmonised Guidelines?

   • To create a uniform set of guidelines for engineering
   • To ensure universal accessibility in various environments
   • To segregate facilities for people with disabilities

   Hint

   What does 'universal accessibility' mean?

4. 4.

   True or False: Universal Design only applies to new constructions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the application scope of design principles.

5. 5.

   Propose a redesign for a city's public transport system utilizing the Harmonised Guidelines.

   Hint

   Use design principles discussed previously.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a local park for compliance with the Harmonised Guidelines and suggest improvements.

   Hint

   Look for common barriers that might exist.