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DEVELOPING METHODOLOGY for ACCESSIBILITY RESEARCH in RURAL ENVIRONMENTS

TRANSED 2012 . 20 th SEPTEMBER, 2012. DEVELOPING METHODOLOGY for ACCESSIBILITY RESEARCH in RURAL ENVIRONMENTS. GAURAV RAHEJA , Ph.D. Assistant Professor . Dept. of Architecture & Planning Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. method. rural. accessibility.

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DEVELOPING METHODOLOGY for ACCESSIBILITY RESEARCH in RURAL ENVIRONMENTS

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  1. TRANSED 2012 . 20th SEPTEMBER, 2012 DEVELOPING METHODOLOGY for ACCESSIBILITY RESEARCH in RURAL ENVIRONMENTS GAURAV RAHEJA , Ph.D. Assistant Professor . Dept. of Architecture & Planning Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee

  2. method rural accessibility

  3. I N D I A = Rural Bharat + Urban India 70% 30% 600,000 villages 700 million people

  4. Demographic Status • 1 in 20 individuals has disability [ UN ] • 3 out of 4 of those live in Developing Nations • 1/3 rd of world’s disabled population is in India • High prevalence rate of Movement disabilities • Complex scenario – More than 70% live in rural areas • 3.2 % higher prevalence of disabilities in rural areas …..and the numbers are increasing

  5. Demographic Status Source : Census 2001

  6. Identification of Issues / stakeholders Perceptions vs Reality Methodological Development Field studies Survey Interactions Community Participation Background studies Tacit Knowledge Literature Reviews Precedent / Case studies Reconnaissance surveys Qualitative / Quantitative analysis Tacit Knowledge Focus group discussions Sketch design evolution Alternative concepts Prototype development Full scale modelling Feedbacks

  7. Person Impairment Disability Handicap Environment New Conception of Disablement Process I C I D H – 2002 International Classification of Impairments Disabilities and Handicaps

  8. Poverty and Disability – a vicious cycle

  9. MOBILITY ACTIVITIES

  10. MOBILITY AIDS

  11. Case Studies

  12. TOILETING ACTIVITIES

  13. Toileting Perceptual Experience Rating

  14. Environmental Factors

  15. Conceptual Model of Understanding

  16. Universal Design Principles Simple and Intuitive use The use of design is easy to understand regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language skills or concentration levels. Equitable use The design does not disadvantage or stigmatize any group of users. Perceptible Information The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user’s sensory abilities. Tolerance for Error The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended fatigue. Flexibility in use The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities. Low physical effort The design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue. Size and space for approach and use Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation and use, regardless of the user’s body size, posture or mobility.

  17. Bottom-up methodology of Universal Design Source: Goldsmith. S, (2001)

  18. the barefootdesigners DESIGN SOLUTIONS

  19. Source : Cambodia WATSAN Report Child resting on the flat area of the ramp Gradient of the Ramp

  20. Aids and Adaptations

  21. Issues of Appropriateness for the Rural Context • Cost and Affordability • Locally available materials and resources • Cultural acceptability • Local beliefs and attitudes • Gender appropriateness

  22. CONCLUDING REMARKS & futureRESEARCH DIRECTIONS Very little representative work in the domain of accessibility for rural Environments. Database creation on accessibility issues with reference to diverse disability needs in rural contexts. Lack of reliable measurement/analytical tools Development of reliable methodological tools for measurability and analysis Individualised solution approach needs to extend beyond. Solutions evolved through participatory approach and based upon the principles of universal design need to be developed.

  23. Approach to PROBLEM

  24. Almost anything you do will be insignificant but it is very important that you do it. - Mahatma Gandhi gauravraheja gr.iitr@gmail.com

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