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Presentation to Parks Staff

This presentation focuses on designing park elements to be universally accessible and functional for people of all ages with various impairments and mobility aids. Topics covered include path widths, mobility equipment, ergonomic information, park features, barriers, seating, toilets, signage, and beach access. Resources for inclusive park design and accessibility audits are also provided. For more information, visit the websites mentioned and explore best practices in creating inclusive outdoor spaces.

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Presentation to Parks Staff

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  1. Presentation to Parks Staff Designing park elements that are universally accessible and functional 2011

  2. Who are we catering for? • People, of all ages, with physical impairments with and without mobility aids • People with hidden impairments – strength, stamina, balance, reach, dexterity • People with vision impairments • People using prams

  3. Everyone is functionally disabled at some time in life

  4. Path widths & path users for diversity of users

  5. Mobility equipment

  6. Wheelchair hazards

  7. Mobility equipment cont.

  8. Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121) Figure D14 – Forward reach from a wheelchair

  9. Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121) Figure D18 – Ambulant reach Figure D17 – Area of common reach for ambulant people w. disabilities and wheelchair users

  10. Park features • Car parks • Surfaces • Ramps, steps, handrails • Barriers • Seating & Picnic tables • Toilets • Information • Signage • Beach access

  11. Car Parks & Surfaces

  12. Barriers

  13. Barriers cont

  14. Seating & Picnic Tables

  15. Steps & Ramps & Handrails

  16. NZS4121 vs. D1/AS1 NZS 4121 Figure F1 Handrails D1/AS1 Figure 26 Handrail Profiles

  17. Handrails

  18. Toilets

  19. Compliance Document G1

  20. Toilets cont.

  21. Toilets cont

  22. Toilets cont.

  23. Toilets cont.

  24. Toilets

  25. Toilets cont.

  26. Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121) Figure 5 – Zones for viewing and for common viewing

  27. Information provision

  28. Signage

  29. Beach access - overseas

  30. Resources BT Countryside for All Good Practice Guide Ph. 0044 114 270 1668; Fax. 0044 114 276 7900; www.fieldfare.org.uk + phototrails American National Center for Accessibility www.ncaonline.org http://www.ncaonline.org/index.php?q=node/332 www.americantrails.org/resources/trailbuilding/ncasuracef05.html Mobi Mats & Mobi Chair by Deschamps www.mobi-mat-chair-beach-access-dms.com Access Audits Australia Email: AAAaxs@bigpond.net.auwww.accessauditsaustralia.com.au The Centre for Accessible Environments (UK): www.cae.org.uk United States Access Board: www.access-board.govwww.access-board.gov/outdoor/nprm/www.accessboard.gov/research/exterior%20surfaces/exteriorsarticle.htm www.belson.com/drinking-fountains.htm

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