To mark the occasion, here are six design strategies that can foster a more accessible built environment.
Important signage and wayfinding information is clearly visible, using universal symbols and colour contrast from adjacent surfaces.
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Multiple options for users of various abilities are provided, including various seating types and spaces for users with mobility devices.
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Circulation routes are direct, logical, easy to understand, with minimal level change and no obstructions.
Equivalent experiences for users of diverse abilities are provided, such as co-locating stairs and elevators for ease of access.
Lighting levels are high, consistent and with minimal glare, ensuring spaces can be always used safely.
Floor surfaces are firm and stable, with level transitions between flooring types.
This list was prepared by enableDIALOG, an internal grassroots initiative focused on continually improving how our practice thinks about inclusion, accessibility, and universal design.