THE ACCESSIBLE JOURNEYFACT OR FICTION ??

Presentation by

Alexia PickeringACCESSIBLE OPTIONS

WHAT IS THE ISA?

the acronym of the International Symbol of Access its origin dates back to 1969 when RI

(Rehabilitation International) selected it. The design is registered as ISO 70001984 It has three functions (a) Information

(b) Directional (c) Locational

It sits within the current Building Act as sec 120 Responsibility of building owner to display Responsibility of the Councils to enforce Worldwide it is the most recognised symbol

WHY THE ISA?

seeing it displayed on buildings, adverts and in websites shortens time when planning travel

because travellers with disabilities need to know which facilities are accessible

because 19% of the population have a long term disability - the disability sector represent a niche market. They spend the same as others.

ISA sign is sufficient- words not required accessible facilities not disabled toilets, disabled

rooms, disabled carparking emphasis on the positive not the negative

Accessible facility

suits EVERYONE

not just

DISABLED

THE ACCESSIBLE ROUTE

enables unaided or independent access

applies to all parts of a building and its surroundings i.e.

continuous route from street boundary or carparking

benchmark for measuring compliance isapproachability, accessibility, usability

Accessible entrance after step negotiated

DETAILS OF DESIGN - affect usability consideration must be

given to vertical and horizontal access

accessible route footpaths ramps, carparks entrances, doors reception counters interiors of units etc.

toilets & showers washbasins kitchens laundries controls guests with disabilities

should be able to carry out “normal activities”

The height of flush control at 1300mm could not be reached by most users

BENEFITS

marketing edge facility which is usable by all sectors enhanced usability of buildings safer and more ergonomically

efficient repeat business