John
Can I suggest you come down the road to Trinity a classic example of
universal design or visit Queens. Stop looking abroad for junket trips.
At 18:04 05/12/2001 +0000, you wrote:
>Hi all
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>Here is University College Dublin we have an extensive building
>programme in progress involving the construction of many new
>buildings and the refurbishment of existing buildings. I am part of
>the project team for many of the projects and we are fortunate that
>we have an overall willingness amongst the team - architects,
>university building dept, etc on inclusive design for people with a
>disability.
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>However as many of you know, it isn't until the designers, etc see
>first hand what we mean by inclusive design practices for people
>with a disability, that they finally get a real appreciation for what it
>is. So that is where my quest begins.
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>We have secured funding to visit higher education establishments
>in Ireland and the UK and to view models of good practice in the
>construction of facilities that proactively include the needs of
>people with a disability. It is with this in mind that I seek your
>assistance.
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>Can people advise me of any facilities in Universities, especially
>with regard to University residences, lecture theatre access and
>general campus accessibility, which could be classed as models
>of good practice. Ideally these facilities would include the use of
>assistive technology coupled with use of inclusive design
>principles.
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>For example with University residences, the use of automated
>entry systems, adjustable height kitchen and bathroom appliances,
>integrated fire and emergency alert systems, automation of internal
>doors, windows, lights, aircon, etc, provsion for visually impaired
>and blind students (tactile, colour contrasting, way finding
>systems).
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>It is rare to find all this in one University campus and I fully
>recognise this. But any help that people can offer would be
>greatfully appreciated.
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>Regards
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>John B
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>John Bennett
>Disability Officer
>John Henry Newman Building
>University College Dublin
>Belfield,
>Dublin 4.
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>Telephone: + 353 1 716 8350
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Declan Treanor
Disability Service Co-ordinator
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2
00353 1 6083475
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www.tcd.ie/disability
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