Presentation to Parks Staff

Designing park elements that are universally accessible and functional

2011

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

Everyone is functionally disabled at some time in life

Path widths & path users for

diversity of users

Mobility equipment

Wheelchair hazards

Mobility equipment cont.

Figure D14 – Forward reach from a wheelchair

Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)

Figure D17 – Area of common reach for ambulant people w. disabilities and wheelchair users

Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)

Figure D18 – Ambulant reach

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

Car Parks & Surfaces

Barriers

Barriers cont

Seating & Picnic Tables

Steps & Ramps & Handrails

NZS4121 vs. D1/AS1NZS4121 vs. D1/AS1

NZS 4121

Figure F1 Handrails

D1/AS1

Figure 26 Handrail Profiles

Handrails

Toilets

Compliance Document G1

Toilets cont.

Toilets cont

Toilets cont.

Toilets cont.

Toilets

Toilets cont.

Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)Ergonomic Information (NZS 4121)

Figure 5 – Zones for viewing and for common viewing

Information provision

Signage

Beach access - overseas

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.au www.accessauditsaustralia.com.au • The Centre for Accessible Environments (UK): www.cae.org.uk • United States Access Board: www.access-board.gov

www.access-board.gov/outdoor/nprm/ www.accessboard.gov/research/exterior%20surfaces/exteriorsarticle.htm

• www.belson.com/drinking-fountains.htm