presentation to parks staff designing park elements that are universally accessible and functional...
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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: [email protected] 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