Issues in barrier-free design: a case study of accessibility for the physically disabled at the University of Calgary

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dc.contributor.advisorWaugh, James P. M.
dc.contributor.authorFinger, Gerald Jay
dc.coverage.spatial2000001325en
dc.date.accessioned2005-07-19T21:46:10Z
dc.date.available2005-07-19T21:46:10Z
dc.date.issued1978
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 106-112.en
dc.description.abstractThis document summarizes the results of a study of accessibility for the physically disabled at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada, focussing primarily on the needs of wheelchair users, while considering the needs of other disabled persons as well. A review of the literature on designing for the disabled, a survey of campus facili­ties, and interviews with disabled persons were used to identify barriers to facility use by the disabled. Interviews, a review of the literature, and field trips to the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana, Illinois) and Wright State University (Dayton, Ohio) pro­vided the basis for proposed problem solutions. The study indicated that although the climate-controlled enclosed building complexes at the university benefitted persons in wheelchairs in terms of protection from the climate, they created other problems insofar as elevators and accessible facilities such as washrooms and lowered telephones (available on a limited basis) were not easily located. It was determined that persons in wheelchairs would have difficulty in moving throughout the campus without the assistance of others, particularly in gaining entry to facilities such as the university library, bookstore, and health and counselling services. The probability of success of any programme of accessibility modifications on the campus was found to be dependent upon a variety of policy decisions by the provincial government and the university administration. An introductory section discusses the nature of barrier-free design and its significance, physical disabilities and their design implications, reasons why barriers exist, psychological factors in barrier-free design, and an emerging attitude which views handicaps as a function of environmental design rather than one of limitations of disabled persons. An extensive list of recent sources of information on barrier-free design is also included.en
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dc.format.extentix, 211 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier82481043en
dc.identifier.citationFinger, G. J. (1978). Issues in barrier-free design: a case study of accessibility for the physically disabled at the University of Calgary (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21446en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/21446
dc.identifier.lccNA 2545 P5 F55 1978en
dc.identifier.other82481043en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/15261
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyEnvironmental Design
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subject.lccNA 2545 P5 F55 1978en
dc.subject.lcshArchitecture and the physically handicapped - Alberta - Calgary
dc.titleIssues in barrier-free design: a case study of accessibility for the physically disabled at the University of Calgary
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Environmental Design (MEDes)
ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 323 82481043
ucalgary.thesis.notesPLen
ucalgary.thesis.uarcreleasenoen
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