One access, one solution…

One access, one solution

If you have full dexterity of your hands and arms, then getting through doors is no problem.

True?

Research shows that in more than 65% of cases we approach a door with our movement restricted.

Baby, briefcase, hot drink or more seriously, a physical condition such as arthritis.

One access, one solution

If you have full dexterity of your hands and arms, then getting through doors is no problem.

True?

Research shows that in more than 65% of cases we approach a door with our movement restricted.

Baby, briefcase, hot drink or more seriously….a physical condition such as arthritis.

One access, one solution

If you have full dexterity of your hands and arms, then getting through doors is no problem.

True?

Research shows that in more than 65% of cases we approach a door with our movement restricted.

Baby, briefcase, hot drink or more seriously…. a disability

One access, one solution

Through simple yet effective design there is now a solution that

benefits everyone

Access is universal

What is accessible locking?

• Traditional hardware– UK Style 57mm

Centres• Cylinder below lever• Handle virtually

hides cylinder keyway

• Awkward to enter and rotate the key

• Close proximity of door frame and lever hampers access

What is accessible locking?

• Traditional hardware• Design makes

operation virtually impossible for people with limited grip & hand flexibility

What is accessible locking?

• Traditional hardware• Even the larger

72mm European lockcases access to the keyway and turn remains hampered by the lever handle

• The close proximity of the door frame and lever remains a problem

• Keys are difficult to handle

What is accessible locking?

• Accessible solution• Clearly visible,

cylinder is above the lever

• Access to the keyway is considerably improved

• Unhindered… 40%+ increase to lock centres and 30%+ increase to average backset

What is accessible locking?

• Accessible solution• Large thumbturn

facilitates easier operation

• No need to grip• No need to rotate

the wrist• Improved leverage

reduces force needed by at least 70%*

* When compared to typical conventional turn

What is accessible locking?

• Accessible solution• Special bow

improves handling • Improved leverage

reduces force needed by at least 60%*

• Increased surface area of 280%*

* When compared to typical keybow of 24mm

The laws

• Disability Discrimination Act (DDA):1995

– Part 1• Definition of disability

– Part 2• Discrimination in

employment

– Part 3• Access to goods and

services– 12/96: Treating a

disabled person less favourably is unlawful

– 10/99: Consider making reasonable adjustments

– 10/04: Make permanent physical adjustments

• Disability Discrimination Act (DDA):2005

The laws

– “To ensure that people with impaired vision and/or dexterity have unobstructed access to the keyway, the cylinder should be above the lever handle or the minimum distance between the lever handle and the keyway of the locking mechanism should be 72mm”.

– “Wherever possible, door opening furniture with lever action should be used as door furniture with a spherical, circular or similar design is difficult to use by people with, for instance, arthritis or a weak grip.“

– "Consideration should be given to the provision of a larger keybow on lever and cylinder keys to give users greater control. Alternatively, a hand-grippable keyfob can be added to a standard keybow, to aid manipulation of the key."

– “It is recommended that the distance between the edge of the door to the centreline of the lock follower and/or keyway (commonly known as the lock backset) should be a minimum of 54mm.”

• BS8300:2001: Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people – Code of practice

The laws

Cylinder above lever for unhindered access and view

No finger grip or wrist rotation required

Large keybow to assist key manipulation

Large 104mm centres unhindered access

Large backset of up to 70mm increases area to ‘work’

• BS8300:2001: Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people – Code of practice

Why universal?

• Moral justification– Makes it easier

• Why ‘fumble’ with a small turn/keybow when an accessible version is so much easier

– Baby, briefcase, hot drinks

– For those that could do with a little help…

• Children, elderly, partially sighted, physical disability… it’s easier

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

– Could more have been done?• Disability Rights Commission

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

– Could more have been done?• Disability Rights Commission

– Debenhams

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

– Could more have been done?• Disability Rights Commission

– Debenhams– Wigan Warriors Rugby Club

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

– Could more have been done?• Disability Rights Commission

– Debenhams– Wigan Warriors Rugby Club– Schools

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

– Could more have been done?• Disability Rights Commission

– Debenhams– Wigan Warriors Rugby Club– Schools– Rail

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

– Could more have been done?• Disability Rights Commission

– Debenhams– Wigan Warriors Rugby Club– Schools– Rail– Churchill Stairlifts

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

– Could more have been done?• Disability Rights Commission

– Debenhams– Wigan Warriors Rugby Club– Schools– Rail– Churchill Stairlifts– Nat West

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

– Could more have been done?• Disability Rights Commission

– Debenhams– Wigan Warriors Rugby Club– Schools– Rail– Churchill Stairlifts– Nat West– Arcadia

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

– Could more have been done?• Disability Rights Commission

– Debenhams– Wigan Warriors Rugby Club– Schools– Rail– Churchill Stairlifts– Nat West– Arcadia– Nottingham Council

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

– Could more have been done?• Disability Rights Commission

– Debenhams– Wigan Warriors Rugby Club– Schools– Rail– Churchill Stairlifts– Nat West– Arcadia– Nottingham Council– Blackpool Council

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

– Could more have been done?• Disability Rights Commission

– Debenhams– Wigan Warriors Rugby Club– Schools– Rail– Churchill Stairlifts– Nat West– Arcadia– Nottingham Council– Blackpool Council– Getting Tough

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

– Could more have been done?• Disability Rights Commission

– Debenhams– Wigan Warriors Rugby Club– Schools– Rail– Churchill Stairlifts– Nat West– Arcadia– Nottingham Council– Blackpool Council– Getting Tough– Debenhams Update

Why universal?

• Legal justification– How much is enough?– If a better solution is a

available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

– Could more have been done?• Disability Rights Commission

– Debenhams– Wigan Warriors Rugby Club– Schools– Rail– Churchill Stairlifts– Nat West– Arcadia– Nottingham Council– Blackpool Council– Getting Tough– Debenhams Update– Canterbury University

Why universal?public sector

• Legal justification– DDA 2005

– Duty on all public sector authorities

– Must promote disabled equality

Why universal?public sector

• Legal justification– DDA 2005

– Duty on all public sector authorities

– Must promote disabled equality

– Similar to Race Relations Amendment Act

Why universal?public sector

• Legal justification– DDA 2005

– Duty on all public sector authorities

– Must promote disabled equality

– Similar to Race Relations Amendment Act

– Entire Public Sector• Police• Health Services• Schools• Local Authorities• NHS Trusts• Central Government

Why universal?public sector

• Legal justification– DDA 2005

– Duty on all public sector authorities

– Must promote disabled equality

– Similar to Race Relations Amendment Act

– Entire Public Sector• Police• Health Services• Schools• Local Authorities• NHS Trusts• Central Government

– Law: Dec 2006

Why universal?public sector

• Legal justification– DDA 2005

– Duty on all public sector authorities

– Must promote disabled equality

– Similar to Race Relations Amendment Act

– Entire Public Sector• Police• Health Services• Schools• Local Authorities• NHS Trusts• Central Government

– Law: Dec 2006

– Applicable Scotland

– Available www.drc.gov.uk

In summary

• Access is universal• Traditional solutions have

‘flaws’• Moral justification

– Why make it harder

• Legal justification– DDA– BS8300

• Only solution that meets / surpasses

– DRC• There on the case!

– Duty to promote disability equality in the public sector

One access, one solution…