I have a question about mirrors in glass lifts, and I
Hello all,
I have a question about mirrors in glass lifts, and I would appreciate any
advice you could give me.
I was contacted by staff from a public library where there is a glass lift.
The lift is too small for a wheelchair user to turn before coming out of
the lift. We would usually insist that lifts have a half-height mirror to
allow wheelchair users to see behind them while reversing out.
The staff are considering 3 options:
1. Replacing the glass wall with a reflective wall; unfortunately the cost
would be prohibitive and the results would be unattractive.
2. Adding a reflective film to the inside of the glass; the staff feel that
the reflection would be unclear and the film might peel off.
3. Put a mirror in the top-right hand corner of the lift; the staff feel
that this is the best option, but I am concerned that some wheelchair users
may not notice the mirror or may not be able to focus on it.
Has anybody seen any solutions to this problem before? Also, which of the 3
options do you feel is most adequate (if any are adequate)?
Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Alan.
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Alan Dalton
EtA Accessibility Development Advisor http://www.nda.ie/eta
NDA Access Officer http://www.nda.ie
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