Developing solutions to improve accessibility of public facilities
DevelopmentExploratoryTechnology4 hours ago
Opportunity Details
Opportunity 4Cities & InfrastructureDevelopment & Design
Developing solutions to improve accessibility of public facilities
Opportunity Description
ContextPhysical barriers and weak guidance limit some people's ability to use public facilities independently.
OpportunitySolutions that identify these barriers and ease access for people with disabilities, older adults, and all other users.
Opportunity Owner
A body responsible for a public facility or concerned with accessibility
Target Audience
Specialists in universal design, engineering, accessibility, user experience, and public services
Scope of Contribution
●Identify potential barriers to reaching and using facilities
●Study user needs across arrival, movement, and use of the service
●Propose spatial, digital, or wayfinding improvements
●Prepare a mechanism to assess accessibility before and after improvement
Expected Deliverables
●Report on barriers and improvement opportunities
●Concept for developing the facility or service
●Wayfinding model or preliminary design
●Set of indicators to assess accessibility
Solution Requirements
Consideration of the needs of different groups◆Relevant regulations and standards◆Ease of maintenance◆Ability to implement the solution in phases
Contribution Evaluation Criteria
Comprehensiveness of the solution◆Feasibility◆Clarity of the expected improvement◆Responsiveness to user needs
Mode of Participation
Knowledge-based, design-oriented, developmental, or experimental
Skills
ObservationAnalysisProblem SolvingUser Experience (UX)Digital Technology
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