INTERNATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS Betty Dion Chair, ICTA – GLOBAL Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility.
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INTERNATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS Betty Dion Chair, ICTA – GLOBAL Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Introductions Jan./05 Thomas Lagerwall – Secretary General of Rehabilitation International Accessibility of Presentation ICTA Global ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Objectives Harmonization Accessibility in ALL Rebuilding /Reconstruction Infrastructure/Transportation / Accessibility of the Built Environment Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Evolution of Accessibility in Building Codes & Standards An Historic Perspective Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Charitable Model “ I guess we should let those guys in.” Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Social Model - Moving Towards Inclusion “ I guess we should have Braille for those handicapped deaf people” Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Independent Living Model “ Now we will have to let them join the committee” Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Accessibility As A Human Right Jan./05 Right to Access Movement towards accessibility as a human right ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Human Rights Model - Inclusion “ Nothing About Us, Without Us.” Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Evolution of Codes & Standards Jan./05 Countries working in isolation Evolution of Technical Requirements ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Evolution of Codes & Standards Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Evolution of Codes & Standards Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Evolution of Codes & Standards Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Evolution of Codes & Standards Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Universal Design Jan./05 Definition Universal Design Principles ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Best Practices: A Comparative Study Technical specifications Commentary Diagrams & Photos Jan./05 Building Elements Landscape Elements ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Countries Reviewed USA China (Beijing) Japan Fiji Jan./05 Australia Canada Nordic Countries England ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Technical Information Comparison of basic elements Jan./05 Entrances; ramps, stairs, door widths Signage Wayfinding Landscape ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Washroom Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Curb Ramps Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Commentary Jan./05 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. ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Anthropometrics Comparisons and Differences Jan./05 Footprint Turning radius Minimum clear headroom ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Doors & Entrances Comparisons and Differences Jan./05 Minimum manoeuvring space at doors Minimum door widths Maximum threshold ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Washrooms Comparisons and Differences Minimum length and depth between walls Toilet Seat Height Grab Bar Space Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Elevators Comparisons and Differences Jan./05 Volume Control on help phone Visual Indicator to register help calls ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Stairs Comparisons and Differences Riser height Detectable warning Jan./05 Requirements location ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Best Practice - Detectable Warnings Jan./05 Tactile Colour ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Best Practice - Access and Egress Jan./05 Interior ramp ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Best Practice - Wayfinding Jan./05 Colour Texture Shapes ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Best Practice - Grab Bars Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Best Practice - Fire Safety Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Global Demand Jan./05 Circulation Best Practices in Universal Design: A Comparative Study Demand for new information Updated codes & standards Developing countries ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Best Practices: Applied ANDRES BALCAZAR DE LA CRUZ Architect – Mexico Vice President, ICTA- North America Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility International Organization for Standardization Jan./05 ISO/TC 59/SC 16 Accessibility & Usability of the Built Environment International Harmonization Cultural and Geographical Considerations ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility International Accessibility Developments Jan./05 Asia Pacific Region - UNESCAP standard UN Standard for Beirut reconstruction US Foreign Appropriations Bill ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Do We Need International Standards ? Jan./05 Harmonization New Construction & Development Rebuilding/ Reconstruction ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Accessibility -Cost Benefit Analysis Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Accessibility -Cost Benefit Analysis Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Accessibility -Cost Benefit Analysis Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Accessibility -Cost Benefit Analysis Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility 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 Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility 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 Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Comprehensive Approach to Accessibility Codes and Standards for Jan./05 The Built Environment Transportation Infrastructure ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Article 19 Jan./05 Self Determination Full Access ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Article 19 State responsibilities Jan./05 Prevent new barriers National plans and Regulations Training and Education People with Disabilities ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility Article 19 States shall Universal Design Principles Visual and Tactile Markings New Assistive Technologies Mass Media Different forms of Assistance Jan./05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility