From a manufacturers standpoint, i am conducting some research into inclusive
design and would like advice on the following:
Since the introduction of the DDA, BS 8300, ADM etc, public and private
buildings have benn transformed in terms of their accessibility. However, what
areas of UK infrastructure remains a challenge on accessibilty and what is
being done to address this?
What are the demands of the older community and disabled users in terms of
their environments - what are they expecting and how does it compare to 20
years ago?
Is there a danger that some environments can be over-designed for all users,
is there a case that a balanced approach should be taken to avoid making
everything "one-size fits all" and thus losing a bespoke quality?
As the aim is "inclusive design", how can we as an industry better involve
users in the design process to ensure that the environments and products
meet their needs? What are the obstacles to this?
Thank you
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