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Download full textSteinfeld, Edward; And Others – 1979
Research was reviewed and conducted regarding the accessibility of buildings for physically disabled persons. Data was produced regarding anthropometrics (eye level and reach limits for ambulant, semiambulant, and wheelchair bound persons); wheelchair maneuvers; speed and distance (maximum travel distances for people with limitations of stamina);…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Building Design, Design Requirements, Facility Guidelines
Aiello, James; Steinfeld, Edward – 1979
The report describes research and recommendations regarding architectural and environmental accessibility for visually handicapped persons. A three phase study was conducted in which visually handicapped persons helped identify mobility problems and evaluate tactile floor signals to identify areas of imminent danger (staircases, dropoffs, and…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Blindness, Building Design, Design Requirements
