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WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN
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CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTESUsers
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CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTESBrainstorming
Universal Design
USERS
Visually Impaired Hearing Impaired Speech Impaired Elders Pregnant Women New ParentsPhysically Challenged Temporary Disability
ACCESS
Public SpacesGovernment OfficesParks / Zoos / MuseumsEducational InstitutesHeritage SitesEntertainmentTransportationTourist Places
Private SpacesOffices
Shops / MallsEducational Institutes
Hotels / ResortsCafes / Restaurants
Tourist PlacesEntertainment
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CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTESResearch I - Field Visit
NID - Washroom on 1st Floor
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There is ramp at the entrance whichmakes easy access for wheel chairusers.
There is sufficient place for a wheelchair to rotate.
There is no handle support for thepot.
Height of the wash basin is little low,but the tap is too far to reach .
Pot is situated in the corner, whichcreates difficulty to the person in a
wheelchair.
There is no system provided forvisually impaired people.
Locks are normal type which mightnot easily accessible with somepeople.
There is sensor type tap which iseasily accessible for everyone.
Observations
CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTESResearch I - User Study
NID - Washroom on 1st Floor
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CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTESResearch I - Field Visit
Washroom in Alfa One Mall
There is sensor system for flushing .
Handle support is there near the toilet seat.
The space is very less to rotate a wheelchair.
The washbasin height is high.
The tap is not easily accessible.
Observations
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CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTESResearch I - Field Visit
Bathroom and Washroom in Apang Mandal
As it is hostel Bath and Toilets areseparate.
No wide doors for wheel chair to
access.
No commode for wheelchair users.
Hygiene a issue.
No bars to hold.
Normal bathroom tiles used.
No dry area in the bathroom.
Observations
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CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTESResearch I - Field Visit
Washroom in Polio Foundation
There are hand bars running allaround the toilet.
There is no obstacle for the wheel
chair.
As there are children mostly so thebars are at low height.
There is no handles around the toiletseat.
There is enough space for awheelchair to rotate.
There is just normal flushing system.
The tap is also very hard to open.
Observations
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CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTESAnalysis of Data Collection
Disability Specific Data in years 2001 and 2002 respectively
Census India
Movement
Seeing
Mental
Speech
Hearing
28
49
10
07
06
Movement
Seeing
Mental
Speech
Hearing
51
15
10
10
14
National Sample Survey Organization
28%
49%
10%
7%6%
2001
51%
15%
10%
10%
14%
2002
The reports shows that there is huge difference in the number of people with disabilities. Data collection is questionable if wecompare the two charts. Because of incorrect data policies for PWDs cannot be designed accordingly in long term plans of thestate or the central government.
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CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTESAnalysis of Data Collection
Census India 2001
Locomotor
Multiple
Mental rtn
Mental ill
Visually Impaired
Low Vision
Hearing
Speech
52
10
04
05
10
04
10
05
Locomotor
Multiple
Mental rtn
Mental ill
Visually Impaired
Low Vision
Hearing
Speech
55
12
04
05
08
03
09
04
Urban55%
12%
4%
5%
8%
3%
9%
4%
Rural52%
10%
5%
5%
10%
4%
10%5%
Percentage distribution of differently challenged by type of disability
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Prevalence Literacy Employment
Rural
Urban
Non Literate
Literate
Unemployed
Employed
75%
25%
51%
49%
66%
34%
Percentage distribution of physically challenged
CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTESAnalysis of Data Collection
* I am comparing no. special schools to no. of regular schools in India
Rural Area: No. of Special Schools & Colleges
Regular
Locomotor
Multiple
Mental rtn
Mental ill
Visually Impaired
Low Vision
Hearing
Speech
*
Urban Area: & CollegesNo. of Special Schools
Regular
Locomotor
Multiple
Mental rtn
Mental ill
Visually Impaired
Low Vision
Hearing
Speech
*
Ratio of Schools and Colleges*
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REGULARSCHOOL
Type of Disability Special School & College
Low Vision
Hearing Aid
Slow Learners
Stammering
Support Aid
CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTESAnalysis of Data Collection
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CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTESAnalysis of Field Visits
Problem Areas
Lack of Empathy Poor Infrastructure
Overlooked Government Norms
Lack of Knowledge
Space Restriction
Adamant Attitude of AuthoritiesLack of Funds
Lack of Awareness
Waiting for Opportunity
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Research IIQuestionnaires &Interviews
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Research II - Questionnaires & Interviews
Before interviewing or sending questionnaires I spoke to faculties about my project again. I learned that there are many share holders to make a
Universal Design Washroom. I created a scenario where a person in wheelchair wants to access a washroom but cannot because there are steps to
get inside. He goes to authorities to tell the problem, authorities on the other hand get in touch with NGO who work for the cause. They take the
same issue to the local government body. The local government calls Architect, Builder, Access Auditor, NGO and Officers to address the issue. Team
then discuss the problem and make a blueprint to construct a UD washroom. Access auditor with his team tests the place and approves it.
Moral of the story continues later...
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Research II - Questionnaires CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
After first phase of research analysis, I made 3 questionnaires for
- Users
- Non-Users
- Architects
Purpose was to know how they(all the above) use or help someone use the washrooms.
Name Age
Gender *: Female Male
Do you know anyone with physical challenge in your family or friends circle? *
How long you have known the person? *
Did you face any problem in accessing washrooms? In case if you had physical weakness, or met with an accident *
Did you help the person to access the washroom ? In case, he / she is physically / visually challenged. *
What problems you faced while you helping that person? *
Are you aware of the term Universal Design?
Did your school had barrier-free environment? *
Was your school washroom / toilet accessible? *
Did you know Government has set some standards for designing washrooms for differently able people? *
What are essential things in a UD washroom? *
Is implementing universal design washrooms in India possible? If yes or no then what is the reason.
Would you re-approach school and college authorities to build UD washrooms for present and future students and staff?
Users
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Research II - Questionnaires CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
Name
Do you know anyone with physical challenge in your family or friends
circle? *
How long you have known the person? *
Did you face any problem in accessing washrooms? In case if you had
physical weakness, or met with an accident *
Did you help the person to access the washroom ? In case, he / she is
physically / visually challenged. *
What problems you faced while you helping that person? *
Are you aware of the term Universal Design?
Did your school had barrier-free environment? *
Was your school washroom / toilet accessible? *
Did you know Government has set some standards for designing
washrooms for differently able people? *
What are essential things in a UD washroom? *
Is implementing universal design washrooms in India possible? If yes or no
then what is the reason.
Would you re-approach school and college authorities to build UD
washrooms for present and future students and staff?
Name
Do you feel people are realizing the need of UD in public and private
buildings? *
When designing public buildings what are the things you take into
consideration? *
How much the owner of the project influences you at the time of
designing the building? *
Rate the status of UD in public buildings as an architect *
Select a value from a range from 1,Worst, to 10,Excellent,.
Who do you think is responsible for non inclusive public and private
buildings ? *
Are washrooms designed with the given guidelines by the government? *
If Government norms are not followed who faces the consequences? *
While making layout I / we look after following things *
For special needs do you suggest different materials / products ? *
Why our architects shy away of designing inclusive environment in
structures? *
Non Users Architects
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Research II - Analysis CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
Questionnaires
Was your
school washroomaccessible? NO
100
%U
S
E
R
S
6
15
FEMALES
MALES
Are you aware of the termUniversal Design?
noyes 18
3
Physical challenge
is since
165
birth
after birth Government has set norms for UD
washrooms for differently able people?no
yes 9
12
What are essential things in a UD washroom?
16YES
5NO
UWashrooms possible inINDIA?
Commode
Grab Bars
Non Slippery Floor
Sensor taps
Tac Tiles
Hand Shower
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Research II - Analysis CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
Questionnaires
Non
U
S
E
R
S
15
10
FEMALES
MALES
Are you aware of the termUniversal Design?
noyes 17
8
Do you know a physical challenge person?
8yes
Government has set norms for UD
washrooms for differently able people?noyes
5
20
What are essential things in a UD washroom?
Commode
Grab Bars
Non Slippery Floor
19YES
6NO
UWashrooms possible inINDIA?
17no
Have you assisted any person
to access the washroom? 16yes 9no
Sensor taps
Tac Tiles
Hand Shower
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Research II - Analysis CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
RCHITECT
2
3
FEMALES
MALES
Are you aware of the termUniversal Design? yes 5
Do you know a physical challenge person?
1yes
Government has set norms for UD
washrooms for differently able people?yes 5
What are essential things in a UD washroom?
Commode
Grab Bars
Non Slippery Floor
5YES
UWashrooms possible inINDIA?
4no
Have you assisted any person
to access the washroom? 1yes 4no
Sensor taps
Tac Tiles
Hand Shower
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Explorations CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
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Explorations CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
I made 3D renders of the line drawing illustrations. These 3D renders
are much easier to know what are the types of washroom and how
are things placed.
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Explorations CREATING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN WASHROOMS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES
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