INTERNATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS Betty Dion Chair ICTA GLOBAL

INTERNATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS Betty Dion Chair, ICTA – GLOBAL Jan. /05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility

Introductions n n n Jan. /05 Thomas Lagerwall – Secretary General of Rehabilitation International Accessibility of Presentation ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility

Objectives n n n 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 n n 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 n n 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

Universal Design Jan. /05 n Definition n Universal Design Principles ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility

Best Practices: A Comparative Study n n n Technical specifications Commentary Diagrams & Photos n n 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 n Comparison of basic elements n n 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 n n 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 Footprint n Turning radius n Minimum clear headroom n Jan. /05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility

Doors & Entrances Comparisons and Differences n n n 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 n Toilet Seat Height n Grab Bar Space n Jan. /05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility

Elevators Comparisons and Differences n n 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 n n Riser height Detectable warning n n Jan. /05 Requirements location ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility

Best Practice - Detectable Warnings n n Jan. /05 Tactile Colour ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility

Best Practice - Access and Egress n Jan. /05 Interior ramp ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility

Best Practice - Wayfinding n n n 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 n n Jan. /05 Circulation Best Practices in Universal Design: A Comparative Study Demand for new information n Updated codes & standards n 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 n 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 n n n 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 ? n n n 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 -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 n Codes and Standards for n n n Jan. /05 The Built Environment Transportation Infrastructure ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility

Article 19 Jan. /05 n Self Determination n Full Access ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility

Article 19 n State responsibilities n n 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 n States shall Universal Design Principles n Visual and Tactile Markings n New Assistive Technologies n Mass Media n Different forms of Assistance n Jan. /05 ICTA Global © International Commission on Technology and Accessibility