may we know the name of that organization? can we get the series from that organization?
Umesha On 2/21/16, Sandeep Singh <[email protected]> wrote: > 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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