HiUmesha, This series has more than 30 articles and was written for a professional organization. It wouldn't be possible to share a compilation of those articles. However, I shall try putting all the relevant info and uploading it somewhere. I understand it could be very useful for the PWD community. Best regards, Sandeep
On 2/20/16, Umesha S E <[email protected]> wrote: > Sandeep, > can you compile all those articles and make available somewhere? > > Umesha > > > On 2/20/16, Sandeep Singh <[email protected]> wrote: >> Good article Avinash. Let me add a few more points: >> Staircases and balconies should have at least two handrails, one at a >> lower level to give support to elderly or disabled when needed. >> Additionally, steps should not have any nosing (portion protruding >> from steps outside for beauty mostly). Instead steps should be made >> extending from bottom to the top in continuity. >> Doors (especially bathroom doors) should have a square sheet of glass >> near bolts. One might break the glass to open the door in case an >> elderly or disabled person has a fall and door is locked from inside. >> Switches should be provided near water closets in toilets and beds in >> the rooms for emergency bells to be used by these persons when in >> distress. >> Carpets may be provided if possible in the rooms for elderly or those >> who are likely to fall down often. This can limit their injuries. Also >> useful for Parkinsons patients. >> All the articles in the house should have round corners instead of >> having sharp corners. This includes furniture, walls, doors and >> cupboards etc. This is to avoid sharp or deep cuts in case someone >> falls on these articles. >> I had written a long series of articles on designing for disabled. >> Cannot share it here but will keep giving more tips. >> Best regards, >> Sandeep >> >> On 2/19/16, avinash shahi <[email protected]> wrote: >>> If there is a disabled or elderly person in the family, it is >>> essential to tailor your home to meet their needs too, asserts DBN >>> Murthy >>> http://www.deccanherald.com/content/529704/a-disabled-friendly-home.html >>> As people grow older, a home needs to be disabled-friendly to make >>> life of such elderly individuals easy. It must assist them in coping >>> with their daily lives in a way that is as near to normal as possible, >>> without them having to seek assistance from anyone else. >>> >>> Most homes are designed for ‘normal’ people who do not need any >>> external assistance to manage their daily routine. People can go about >>> their lives comfortably in their homes. But there are many others, for >>> whom even simple chores can be a challenge. Prevention is the mantra >>> while making a home safe for the disabled and elderly. >>> >>> Ramp instead of stairs >>> >>> Steps at the entrance to a home as well as inside are a major hurdle >>> for disabled people who find it difficult to manage steep steps on >>> their own. It would be desirable to have a low-gradient ramp besides >>> the steps so that those who have difficulty can use it. It is not >>> practical to have lifts in such homes as it is expensive and needs >>> regular maintenance. >>> >>> Such lifts (or elevators) are possible in multi-storied/ high-rise >>> buildings. Sometimes, a gentle rise involving steps with less height >>> could do the trick for those who are older, but in good health. It >>> depends upon the architect, designer and engineer to make such stairs >>> that could be more user-friendly. >>> >>> Similarly, all door steps may be avoided if the home is to be >>> wheelchair-friendly. Locks and bolts should be at convenient heights >>> for ease of assess. And these should be simple but effective. >>> >>> A bathroom or toilet could be a tricky area for the disabled and >>> elderly residents. This is where most accidents occur. The flooring >>> should be skidproof with railings so that one can hold this while >>> entering and exiting the bathroom or toilet. >>> >>> Western-style commodes are common in most homes and they are easier to >>> use for the elderly/disabled persons. A bath-tub may not be suitable >>> for all, but a shower cubicle without steps could work well. An >>> adjustable shower chair can prove useful for those who find it hard to >>> stand for long. >>> >>> Lower, the better >>> >>> In the kitchen, the height of the cooking platform should be designed >>> in such a manner that it is easy to use even while sitting in a >>> wheelchair. The flooring in the kitchen should not be too smooth, lest >>> someone slips. Cupboards should be within easy reach for better >>> accessibility by all. >>> >>> The same rule applies to the position of switches and controls that >>> must be operated without much physical effort. In some cases, switches >>> and controls could be kept at nearly floor level so that these could >>> be used by one with the help of his or her foot without any risk. >>> >>> Use of remote control to operate radio, TV, DVD player, computer, fan, >>> lights and the AC makes the life of a challenged person easier. >>> Telephones, computers and music systems should be placed on tables at >>> a suitable height for all to operate physically if need be. >>> >>> Some persons with disability may even work from home, given the right >>> job and conditions at home. In such cases, a home-office can be >>> made-to-order. It needs imagination and discussions with the person(s) >>> with disability to make modifications that need to be done to make the >>> life of such people nearly normal. >>> >>> All the suggestions of the disabled, to the extent that is feasible >>> and within reasonable cost, should be incorporated in the existing >>> home or in a home to be newly built. More attention needs to be given >>> to make user-friendly innovations in newer constructions. Let the >>> change begin at home. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Avinash Shahi >>> Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU >>> >>> >>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility >>> of >>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >>> >>> Search for old postings at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>> [email protected] >>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>> >>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>> please >>> visit the list home page at >>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >>> >>> Disclaimer: >>> 1. 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