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One access, one solution…

One access, one solution…. If you have full dexterity of your hands and arms, then getting through doors is no problem. True? Research shows that in more than 65% of cases we approach a door with our movement restricted.

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One access, one solution…

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  1. One access, one solution…

  2. If you have full dexterity of your hands and arms, then getting through doors is no problem. True? Research shows that in more than 65% of cases we approach a door with our movement restricted. Baby, briefcase, hot drink or more seriously, a physical condition such as arthritis. One access, one solution

  3. If you have full dexterity of your hands and arms, then getting through doors is no problem. True? Research shows that in more than 65% of cases we approach a door with our movement restricted. Baby, briefcase, hot drink or more seriously….a physical condition such as arthritis. One access, one solution

  4. If you have full dexterity of your hands and arms, then getting through doors is no problem. True? Research shows that in more than 65% of cases we approach a door with our movement restricted. Baby, briefcase, hot drink or more seriously…. a disability One access, one solution

  5. Through simple yet effective design there is now a solution that benefits everyone Access is universal One access, one solution

  6. Traditional hardware UK Style 57mm Centres Cylinder below lever Handle virtually hides cylinder keyway Awkward to enter and rotate the key Close proximity of door frame and lever hampers access What is accessible locking?

  7. Traditional hardware Design makes operation virtually impossible for people with limited grip & hand flexibility What is accessible locking?

  8. Traditional hardware Even the larger 72mm European lockcases access to the keyway and turn remains hampered by the lever handle The close proximity of the door frame and lever remains a problem Keys are difficult to handle What is accessible locking?

  9. Accessible solution Clearly visible, cylinder is above the lever Access to the keyway is considerably improved Unhindered… 40%+ increase to lock centres and 30%+ increase to average backset What is accessible locking?

  10. Accessible solution Large thumbturn facilitates easier operation No need to grip No need to rotate the wrist Improved leverage reduces force needed by at least 70%* What is accessible locking? * When compared to typical conventional turn

  11. Accessible solution Special bow improves handling Improved leverage reduces force needed by at least 60%* Increased surface area of 280%* What is accessible locking? * When compared to typical keybow of 24mm

  12. Disability Discrimination Act (DDA):1995 Part 1 Definition of disability Part 2 Discrimination in employment Part 3 Access to goods and services 12/96: Treating a disabled person less favourably is unlawful 10/99: Consider making reasonable adjustments 10/04: Make permanent physical adjustments Disability Discrimination Act (DDA):2005 The laws

  13. “To ensure that people with impaired vision and/or dexterity have unobstructed access to the keyway, the cylinder should be above the lever handle or the minimum distance between the lever handle and the keyway of the locking mechanism should be 72mm”. “Wherever possible, door opening furniture with lever action should be used as door furniture with a spherical, circular or similar design is difficult to use by people with, for instance, arthritis or a weak grip.“ "Consideration should be given to the provision of a larger keybow on lever and cylinder keys to give users greater control. Alternatively, a hand-grippable keyfob can be added to a standard keybow, to aid manipulation of the key." “It is recommended that the distance between the edge of the door to the centreline of the lock follower and/or keyway (commonly known as the lock backset) should be a minimum of 54mm.” The laws • BS8300:2001: Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people – Code of practice

  14. The laws • BS8300:2001: Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people – Code of practice • Cylinder above lever for unhindered access and view • No finger grip or wrist rotation required • Large keybow to assist key manipulation • Large 104mm centres unhindered access • Large backset of up to 70mm increases area to ‘work’

  15. Why universal? • Moral justification • Makes it easier • Why ‘fumble’ with a small turn/keybow when an accessible version is so much easier • Baby, briefcase, hot drinks • For those that could do with a little help… • Children, elderly, partially sighted, physical disability… it’s easier

  16. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough?

  17. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified?

  18. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified? • Could more have been done? • Disability Rights Commission

  19. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified? • Could more have been done? • Disability Rights Commission • Debenhams

  20. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified? • Could more have been done? • Disability Rights Commission • Debenhams • Wigan Warriors Rugby Club

  21. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified? • Could more have been done? • Disability Rights Commission • Debenhams • Wigan Warriors Rugby Club • Schools

  22. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified? • Could more have been done? • Disability Rights Commission • Debenhams • Wigan Warriors Rugby Club • Schools • Rail

  23. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified? • Could more have been done? • Disability Rights Commission • Debenhams • Wigan Warriors Rugby Club • Schools • Rail • Churchill Stairlifts

  24. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified? • Could more have been done? • Disability Rights Commission • Debenhams • Wigan Warriors Rugby Club • Schools • Rail • Churchill Stairlifts • Nat West

  25. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified? • Could more have been done? • Disability Rights Commission • Debenhams • Wigan Warriors Rugby Club • Schools • Rail • Churchill Stairlifts • Nat West • Arcadia

  26. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified? • Could more have been done? • Disability Rights Commission • Debenhams • Wigan Warriors Rugby Club • Schools • Rail • Churchill Stairlifts • Nat West • Arcadia • Nottingham Council

  27. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified? • Could more have been done? • Disability Rights Commission • Debenhams • Wigan Warriors Rugby Club • Schools • Rail • Churchill Stairlifts • Nat West • Arcadia • Nottingham Council • Blackpool Council

  28. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified? • Could more have been done? • Disability Rights Commission • Debenhams • Wigan Warriors Rugby Club • Schools • Rail • Churchill Stairlifts • Nat West • Arcadia • Nottingham Council • Blackpool Council • Getting Tough

  29. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified? • Could more have been done? • Disability Rights Commission • Debenhams • Wigan Warriors Rugby Club • Schools • Rail • Churchill Stairlifts • Nat West • Arcadia • Nottingham Council • Blackpool Council • Getting Tough • Debenhams Update

  30. Why universal? • Legal justification • How much is enough? • If a better solution is a available for a relatively small cost addition – should It have been specified? • Could more have been done? • Disability Rights Commission • Debenhams • Wigan Warriors Rugby Club • Schools • Rail • Churchill Stairlifts • Nat West • Arcadia • Nottingham Council • Blackpool Council • Getting Tough • Debenhams Update • Canterbury University

  31. Why universal?public sector • Legal justification • DDA 2005 • Duty on all public sector authorities • Must promote disabled equality

  32. Why universal?public sector • Legal justification • DDA 2005 • Duty on all public sector authorities • Must promote disabled equality • Similar to Race Relations Amendment Act

  33. Why universal?public sector • Legal justification • DDA 2005 • Duty on all public sector authorities • Must promote disabled equality • Similar to Race Relations Amendment Act • Entire Public Sector • Police • Health Services • Schools • Local Authorities • NHS Trusts • Central Government

  34. Why universal?public sector • Legal justification • DDA 2005 • Duty on all public sector authorities • Must promote disabled equality • Similar to Race Relations Amendment Act • Entire Public Sector • Police • Health Services • Schools • Local Authorities • NHS Trusts • Central Government • Law: Dec 2006

  35. Why universal?public sector • Legal justification • DDA 2005 • Duty on all public sector authorities • Must promote disabled equality • Similar to Race Relations Amendment Act • Entire Public Sector • Police • Health Services • Schools • Local Authorities • NHS Trusts • Central Government • Law: Dec 2006 • Applicable Scotland • Available www.drc.gov.uk

  36. Access is universal Traditional solutions have ‘flaws’ Moral justification Why make it harder Legal justification DDA BS8300 Only solution that meets / surpasses DRC There on the case! Duty to promote disability equality in the public sector In summary

  37. One access, one solution…

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