It seems that when structures or spaces are designed for "access"
they are mainly designed for wheelchair users, but not all
wheelchair users - the most independent wheelchair user.
What about those of short stature? Then people come back with
the argument, "But children..." My come back on that one is, we
should teach our children responsibility. ie: wash you hands after
using the toilet and turn off the lights when leaving a room. It's is
very disheartened to arrive at the toilet only to find the door handle
non-accessible or the cubical lock also to high... thus meeting
people in strange situations.
Independence should be a focus in design. it is of my opinion that
when something is designed for the use of a disabled person with
and assistant, it is NOT accessible. If doors wear designed to
weigh 5 tons you would need the assistance of a crane. Now that
sounds silly, but it is just as silly to not design for independence.
Judith
>>An interesting topic Judith to look at the
conflicts of design for a
doctorate. I think designers just muddle
through with their fingers
crossed without knowing how to effectively
design for the conflicts.
My experience suggests that because of the
predominace in
design of wheelchair use, designers don't
know there are conflicts.
Rita<<
Just focus...I'm really 5'7"
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