International accessibility standards betty Dion Chair, icta – global

INTERNATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

• Betty Dion Chair, ICTA – GLOBAL

Introductions

• Thomas Lagerwall – Secretary General of Rehabilitation International

• Accessibility of Presentation

• ICTA Global

Objectives

• Harmonization

• Accessibility in ALL Rebuilding /Reconstruction

• Infrastructure/Transportation/ Accessibility of the Built Environment

• Evolution of Accessibility

• in Building Codes & Standards

• An Historic Perspective

Charitable Model

• “ I guess we should let those guys in.”

Social Model - Moving Towards Inclusion

• “ I guess we should have Braille for those handicapped deaf people”

Independent Living Model

• “ Now we will have to let them join the committee”

Accessibility As A Human Right

• Right to Access

• Movement towards accessibility as a human right

Human Rights Model - Inclusion

• “ Nothing About Us, Without Us.”

Evolution of Codes & Standards

• Countries working in isolation

• Evolution of Technical Requirements

Evolution of Codes & Standards

Evolution of Codes & Standards

Evolution of Codes & Standards

Evolution of Codes & Standards

Universal Design

• Definition

• Universal Design Principles

Best Practices: A Comparative Study

• Technical specifications

• Commentary

• Diagrams & Photos

• Building Elements
• Landscape Elements

Countries Reviewed

• USA Australia

• China (Beijing) Canada

• Japan Nordic Countries

• Fiji England

Technical Information

• Comparison of basic elements

• Entrances; ramps, stairs, door widths
• Signage
• Wayfinding
• Landscape

• Washroom

• Curb Ramps

Commentary

• 30 Commentary Ceiling lights should direct people along the main walkways in open concept layouts.

• 31 Commentary Lighting transitions should occur between light and dark areas. To prevent a "dazzle" when walking from a dark interior to the outdoors.

Anthropometrics Comparisons and Differences

• Footprint

• Turning radius

• Minimum clear headroom

Doors & Entrances Comparisons and Differences

• Minimum manoeuvring space at doors

• Minimum door widths

• Maximum threshold

Washrooms Comparisons and Differences

• Minimum length and depth between walls

• Toilet Seat Height

• Grab Bar Space

Elevators Comparisons and Differences

• Volume Control on help phone

• Visual Indicator to register help calls

Stairs Comparisons and Differences

• Riser height

• Detectable warning

• Requirements
• location

Best Practice - Detectable Warnings

• Tactile

• Colour

Best Practice - Access and Egress

• Interior ramp

Best Practice - Wayfinding

• Colour

• Texture

• Shapes

Best Practice - Grab Bars

Best Practice - Fire Safety

Global Demand

• Circulation Best Practices in Universal Design: A Comparative Study

• Demand for new information

• Updated codes & standards
• Developing countries

Best Practices: Applied

• ANDRES BALCAZAR DE LA CRUZ

• Architect – Mexico

• Vice President, ICTA- North America

International Organization for Standardization

• ISO/TC 59/SC 16 Accessibility & Usability of the Built Environment

• International Harmonization

• Cultural and Geographical Considerations

International Accessibility Developments

• Asia Pacific Region - UNESCAP standard

• UN Standard for Beirut reconstruction

• US Foreign Appropriations Bill

Do We Need International Standards ?

• Harmonization

• New Construction & Development

• Rebuilding/ Reconstruction

Accessibility -Cost Benefit Analysis

Accessibility -Cost Benefit Analysis

Accessibility -Cost Benefit Analysis

Accessibility -Cost Benefit Analysis

Accessibility -Cost Benefit Analysis

• do the math:

• 100 children directly impacted for future social services

• + 100 children indirectly impacted to assist disabled family member

• 200 in need of social support services per year

• X $8,000 social services costs due to lack of access to education

• $1,600,000 lifetime costs of inaccessible school/education

• - $600 investment in accessibility measures for school

• $1,599,400 TOTAL social costs for inaccessible school

Accessibility -Cost Benefit Analysis

• Another way to view this same is:

• 100 children directly impacted for future social services

• + 100 children indirectly impacted to assist disabled family member

• 200 in need of social support services per year

• x $200 per year social services costs due to lack of education

• $40,000 per year in social services for impacted group

• - $6 accessibility investment per year for 100 year school

• $39,994 TOTAL per year social costs for inaccessible school

Comprehensive Approach to Accessibility

• Codes and Standards for

• The Built Environment
• Transportation
• Infrastructure

Article 19

• Self Determination

• Full Access

Article 19

• State responsibilities

• Prevent new barriers
• National plans and Regulations
• Training and Education
• People with Disabilities

Article 19

• States shall

• Universal Design Principles
• Visual and Tactile Markings
• New Assistive Technologies
• Mass Media
• Different forms of Assistance