01 Accessibility

Design that accommodates and adapts for use by people with disabilities.

Designers, developers, and building owners are responsible for ensuring that buildings and spaces are accessible to everyone. This includes, but is not limited to, anyone with a mobility or ambulatory impairment, such as wheelchair users, people with strollers, people with vision or hearing impairments, and older adults.

Accessibility is an important part of any design project and is often required by law before a certificate of occupancy can be granted. Standards and guidelines are typically defined by national, state, or provincial, and local jurisdictions and as such can vary depending ...

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