Hi Umesha, I will try to take permission from them to share the articles with our list. Thanks and regards, Sandeep
On 4/11/16, Umesha S E <umesha....@gmail.com> wrote: > may we know the name of that organization? can we get the series from > that organization? > > Umesha > > > On 2/21/16, Sandeep Singh <sandeepsingh...@gmail.com> 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 <umesha....@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Sandeep, >>> can you compile all those articles and make available somewhere? >>> >>> Umesha >>> >>> >>> On 2/20/16, Sandeep Singh <sandeepsingh...@gmail.com> 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 <shahi88avin...@gmail.com> 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/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>>>> 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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