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http://dx.doi.org/10.14346/JKOSOS.2018.33.4.54

A Study on the Facility Accessibility of the Wheelchaired Persons for the Concept of Universal Design  

Jin, Sangeun (Department of Industrial Engineering, Pusan National University)
Yoo, Youngmi (Department of Social Welfare, Pusan National University)
Lee, Junhee (Department of Industrial Engineering, Pusan National University)
Park, Wongu (Department of Industrial Engineering, Pusan National University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Safety / v.33, no.4, 2018 , pp. 54-61 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: The current study aimed to investigate the accessibility and usability of the disabled person while using the everyday facility. Background: The national laws regulated accommodation of persons with disabilities, but our knowledge on the practical usefulness of the laws and acceptance by the users is still far from complete. Method: Compliance with laws was checked throughout the actual measurement of 87 engineering designs in the facilities of a national university, and the practical usability of the facilities was investigated by in-depth interviews with eight disabled persons. New design solutions were developed by the anthropometric methodology for better accommodation. The target-specific anthropometry database such as sitting knee height with wheelchair was employed. Results: First, the statistic showed that 28.7% of facility designs comply with the law, 29.9% of facility designs doesn't comply with the law, and 41.4% of facility designs doesn't have related law or regulation. Second, the law of table height(71cm in current) can accommodate only 49.3% of wheelchaired population. The following test for 95% accommodation revealed that the table with 80cm high is required. Third, the current law in the door width(90cm) can only accommodate 82.6% of disabled persons, so the new design solution was calculated and suggested that 100cm in the door width is necessary for 99% accommodation of disabled persons. Conclusion: Even with the laws and regulations for the disabilities it was clear that the accessibility and usability of the disabled persons in everyday facilities was still limited. An investigation for the new solutions about a wide range of facilities is necessary for better practical accessibility and usability of the handicapped persons. Application: The results of current study can be a basement of developing a new guideline or regulation of the facility design for the disabled persons.
Keywords
wheelchair; disabled person; anthoropometry; universal design;
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