ENHANCING THE MOBILITY OF DISABLED PEOPLE: GUIDELINES FOR PRACTITIONERS

These guidelines are aimed at improving access to transport and reducing mobility barriers of disabled people in developing and transition countries. Although the basic problems faced by disabled travelllers are similar worldwide, access solutions cannot simply be transplanted from developed to developing countires as priorities, resources and operating conditions vary greatly. This Road Note utilises principles of universal design to improve access to pedestrian and public transport systems for all users. The focus of this guide is on mobility and access in urban and peri-urban areas, where there are likely to be more resources available to tackle the transport problems of disabled people. Ways in which improved provision for disabled people benefit the whole of society are outlined. After the introduction, the guidelines consist of two parts: setting up a programme for improving access, and guidelines on good access practice. A CD-ROM with a computer presentation of the basic issues relating to disabled access is provided with the guidelines.

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• Authors:
  • SENTINELLA, J
  • Maunder, D
  • VENTER, C J
  • Rickert, T
  • Venkatesh, A
• Publication Date: 2004

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 189 p.
• Serial:
  • OVERSEAS ROAD NOTE 21
  • Volume: ORN 21
  • Publisher: TRL
  • ISSN: 0951-8797

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Administration; Developing countries; Education; Equipment; Mobility; Persons with disabilities; Planning; Public transit; Textbooks; Walkways
• ITRD Terms: 155: Administration; 150: Developing countries; 1726: Disabled person; 2284: Education; 3674: Equipment; 2720: Footway; 9105: Mobility (pers); 143: Planning; 744: Public transport; 8526: Textbook
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00979522
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Oct 6 2004 12:00AM