Designing to Enable (Available on CD only at present)
'Designing to Enable' is a comprehensive and clear design
guide which allows anyone from Architects, Building
Designers and Service Providers through to Access Groups
and Building Users to understand and overcome problems
surrounding access issues to do with the built environment
and provision of services.With over 260 pages of information and design criteria
including many detailed and easy to understand, dimensioned
diagrams, this book is an invaluable addition to any
library on design, disability and equal opportunities.
Access concerns more than just the built environment and
facilities. Also included is information on employment,
attitudes and training issues surrounding disability
awareness and equality.
Features
- The book shows how to design buildings and services. Each section gives clear detailed information on how access problems can be avoided or overcome and this information is supported by clear, easy to read diagrams with all relevant dimensions and details included.
- shows how to provide services and present information to offer equal opportunities to everyone.
- equips the reader with the tools to meet the access, service and employment and training requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
- has 260 pages that will take the reader on a logical progression through a building from parking or arriving at a building, entering, using and even leaving in an emergency situation.
- is in large print and is bound in a way which is easy to handle for people with limited dexterity.
- is mainly in tick - box form which can assist when carrying out an access audit.
- includes in each section, designs, reasons and arguments which will encourage everyone to change their working practices, with information on Disability Awareness and Equality debates such as Social versus Medical Model, Language That We Use and National Statistics.
- is also available on CD ROM for single users or networks.
The Book has 28 Sections including -
- Car Parking
- Dropped Kerbs
- Signs and Notices
- Footpaths and Pedestrian Areas
- Print Guidelines
- Steps and Ramps
- Lobbies / Porches
- Doors
- Passageways
- Reception Areas
- Accessible Toilets
- Lifts
- Shower Cubicles and Changing Areas
- Baby Changing / Feeding Facilities
- Accessible Play
- Hotel Rooms
- Kitchens
- Drinking and Dining Areas
- Viewing / Spectating Areas
- Workplaces and Offices
- Blind and Visual Impairment Issues
- Electrical Controls
- Deaf and Hearing Impairment Issues
- Fire and Emergency Escape
- Useful Reference Material