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ABLED PERSONS
Prof. Subodh Shankar
Professor and Dean, Integral University, Lucknow
Vice President, Uttar Pradesh Parents Association for the welfare of Mentally Challenged Citizens
Professor Stephen W Hawking
650 million world wide out of which520 million in Developing Nations - United
Nations
Percentage of disabled persons in India has increased during the last decade (2.13
% in 2001, 2.21% in 2011)
Initial down payment only 25% of total cost (as against 50%
for general Category)
National Building Code (NBC) talk about barrier free environment for Public
Building only
Highest order of safety and security against automobile traffic within the
housing Campus
Parks & recreational Areas to be easily approachable and without any hurdles
The House Design as perceived by Ms. Sue, a
campaigner for disabled friendly housing in UK
Floor space to allow easy wheelchair movement (min.1500mm.) between worktop, sink and cooking
stove.
Worktops, sinks, and cooking area should be at the same level at a height of 780mm - 800 mm high
from floor.
Base cabinet’s storage space with hinged doors and fixed or adjustable shelves should be avoided.
Base cabinets are most usable with drawers of various depth.
Pull-out vertical units at one or both sides of the work centres are desirable.
A min. gap of 400 mm. be provided between the edge of work top and top shelves.
The basin height and position be convenient for the wheelchair users.
Also appropriate knee clearance and foot clearance space
Shower cubicles should have seats whose width and height facilitate easy
transfer by wheelchair users.
Fittings, such as soap dispenser, electric hand dryer and mirror, should be
low.
Lever-type Taps