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2020 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
7. Barriers to Inclusive Design at University Built Environment
Author : Itab Shuayb
Published in: Inclusive University Built Environments
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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Abstract
The findings of this research study have revealed five main barriers to inclusive design at a university built environment: sociocultural differences; failure to define inclusive design and disability; accessible design and regulation barriers; procedural barriers; and organisational barriers. To overcome these, comprehensive design criteria are proposed that relate to the following: site topography; external pedestrian routes and pavements; street crossing points; car parking and bus transport; external ramps and stairs; cash machines and telephones; main entrances and lobby areas; reception areas; internal circulation (corridors, signage, vertical circulation); toilet compartments; and emergency exit routes. Recommendations are also made with respect to management practices and organisational issues.