Access - ANSWER is the freedom or ability to obtain or make use of
something or the ability to get into, approach, communicate with, or pass
to and from somewhere.
-___________ is also associated with social expectations.
-Positive or negative feelings and attitudes influence these experiences.
Accessibility - ANSWER or usability of a facility is the degree to which a
person gets to, enters, and uses a building or surrounding area.
barrier - ANSWER implies that an obstruction impedes an individual's
progress.
universal design - ANSWER moves beyond the idea of being accessible.
-______________ ________________ involves the formation of an
inclusive environment that combines various design concepts, including
accessibility, into a range of meaningful options for all people.
seven principles of universal design - ANSWER are intended to help
designers and consumers to evaluate existing designs, guide the design
process, and educate them about characteristics of usable products and
environments:
• Equitable
• Flexible
• Simple and intuitive
• Perceptible information
• Tolerance for error
• Low physical effort
• Size and space for approach and use
, The International Symbol of Access (ISA) - ANSWER represents the
hope of independence and mobility to people with disabilities.
-Wherever it is displayed, people are assured that obstacles will not
prohibit them from participation.
At the Assembly of Rehabilitation International meeting the following
policies to govern use of the ISA were presented - ANSWER • The
Symbol shall only be used in approved design and proportions.
• Colors used shall be in sharp contrast and, the Symbol and
background shall be reproduced in either black and white or dark blue
and white.
• No change in or addition to the design shall be permitted.
• The Symbol shall be used only to mark or show the way to facilities
accessible to people whose mobility is restricted by disability
Leisure services are provided in various contexts. In the following
sections, I apply principles of universal design to the following: -
ANSWER • Water-based recreation
• Golf facilities
• Outdoor recreation contexts
• Restrooms and locker rooms
• Special events
• Playgrounds and play area
Family restrooms or locker rooms - ANSWER are self-contained rooms
for use by an entire family.
The guidelines include provisions for the following: - ANSWER • Ground-
level play components
• Elevated play components
• Accessible routes
• Transfer systems
• Ground surfaces
• Self-contained play structure
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