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Presentation to Parks Staff Designing park elements that are universally accessible and functional 2011

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Presentation to Parks Staff

Designing park elements that are universally accessible and functional

2011

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Who are we catering for?

• People, of all ages, with physical impairments with and without mobility aids

• People with hidden impairments – strength, stamina, balance, reach, dexterity

• People with vision impairments• People using prams

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Everyone is functionally disabled at some time in life

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Path widths & path users for

diversity of users

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Mobility equipment

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Wheelchair hazards

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Mobility equipment cont.

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Figure D14 – Forward reach from a wheelchair

Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)

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Figure D17 – Area of common reach for ambulant people w. disabilities and wheelchair users

Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)

Figure D18 – Ambulant reach

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Park features• Car parks• Surfaces• Ramps, steps, handrails• Barriers• Seating & Picnic tables• Toilets• Information• Signage• Beach access

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Car Parks & Surfaces

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Barriers

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Barriers cont

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Seating & Picnic Tables

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Steps & Ramps & Handrails

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NZS4121 vs. D1/AS1NZS4121 vs. D1/AS1

NZS 4121

Figure F1 Handrails

D1/AS1

Figure 26 Handrail Profiles

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Handrails

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Toilets

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Compliance Document G1

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Toilets cont.

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Toilets cont

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Toilets cont.

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Toilets cont.

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Toilets

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Toilets cont.

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Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)

Figure 5 – Zones for viewing and for common viewing

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Information provision

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Signage

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Beach access - overseas

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Resources• BT Countryside for All Good Practice Guide

Ph. 0044 114 270 1668; Fax. 0044 114 276 7900; www.fieldfare.org.uk + phototrails

• American National Center for Accessibility www.ncaonline.org

http://www.ncaonline.org/index.php?q=node/332

www.americantrails.org/resources/trailbuilding/ncasuracef05.html • Mobi Mats & Mobi Chair by Deschamps

www.mobi-mat-chair-beach-access-dms.com• Access Audits Australia

Email: [email protected] www.accessauditsaustralia.com.au • The Centre for Accessible Environments (UK): www.cae.org.uk • United States Access Board: www.access-board.gov

www.access-board.gov/outdoor/nprm/ www.accessboard.gov/research/exterior%20surfaces/exteriorsarticle.htm

• www.belson.com/drinking-fountains.htm