presentation to parks staff designing park elements that are universally accessible and functional...

Presentation to Parks Staff

Designing park elements that are universally accessible and functional

2011

Who are we catering for?

• People, of all ages, with physical impairments with and without mobility aids

• People with hidden impairments – strength, stamina, balance, reach, dexterity

• People with vision impairments• People using prams

Everyone is functionally disabled at some time in life

Path widths & path users for

diversity of users

Mobility equipment

Wheelchair hazards

Mobility equipment cont.

Figure D14 – Forward reach from a wheelchair

Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)

Figure D17 – Area of common reach for ambulant people w. disabilities and wheelchair users

Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)

Figure D18 – Ambulant reach

Park features• Car parks• Surfaces• Ramps, steps, handrails• Barriers• Seating & Picnic tables• Toilets• Information• Signage• Beach access

Car Parks & Surfaces

Barriers

Barriers cont

Seating & Picnic Tables

Steps & Ramps & Handrails

NZS4121 vs. D1/AS1NZS4121 vs. D1/AS1

NZS 4121

Figure F1 Handrails

D1/AS1

Figure 26 Handrail Profiles

Handrails

Toilets

Compliance Document G1

Toilets cont.

Toilets cont

Toilets cont.

Toilets cont.

Toilets

Toilets cont.

Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)

Figure 5 – Zones for viewing and for common viewing

Information provision

Signage

Beach access - overseas

Resources• BT Countryside for All Good Practice Guide

Ph. 0044 114 270 1668; Fax. 0044 114 276 7900; www.fieldfare.org.uk + phototrails

• American National Center for Accessibility www.ncaonline.org

http://www.ncaonline.org/index.php?q=node/332

www.americantrails.org/resources/trailbuilding/ncasuracef05.html • Mobi Mats & Mobi Chair by Deschamps

www.mobi-mat-chair-beach-access-dms.com• Access Audits Australia

Email: AAAaxs@bigpond.net.au www.accessauditsaustralia.com.au • The Centre for Accessible Environments (UK): www.cae.org.uk • United States Access Board: www.access-board.gov

www.access-board.gov/outdoor/nprm/ www.accessboard.gov/research/exterior%20surfaces/exteriorsarticle.htm

• www.belson.com/drinking-fountains.htm