Universal Design & Accessibility

Our meticulous access audits assess buildings against established accessibility standards. We evaluate ease of use and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities.

Key benefits:

• Compliance: Verify new builds and existing properties meet disability access regulations.

• Proactive Approach: Identify and address accessibility barriers before they become issues.

• Expert Guidance: Receive practical solutions to create a truly inclusive space.

Our audits cover:

• Arrival & Access (parking, signage, paths)

• Entrances & Lobbies (doors, thresholds, seating)

• Circulation (corridors, stairs, lifts)

• Internal Areas (rooms, washrooms, offices)

• Emergency Preparedness (exits, alarms, refuges)

Partner with us to:

• Foster equity and social impact.

• Mitigate legal risks and fines.

• Enhance user experience for all.

• Identify cost-effective accessibility solutions.

Create an inclusive space. Reflect on your social responsibility.

Our comprehensive architectural desktop reviews identify potential issues early in the design process, minimising rework and delays.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Accessibility: Reviews ensure designs comply with disability access standards at all stages.

• Optimised Design: Reviews identify potential code violations and streamline design efficiency.

Scope of Services:

• Concept Design: Evaluates accessibility and identifies spatial challenges.

• Design Development: Analyses design elements for accessibility and constructability.

• Construction Documentation: Ensures final plans meet regulations and optimise construction.

Deliverables:

• Accessibility Report: Summarises key access issues and clear recommendations.

• Detailed Review Findings: Provide comprehensive feedback on all architectural documentation.

Confidently progress your project with a well-considered and accessible design.

Empower your organisation to create accessible experiences for everyone. Our customisable training programmes cover a range of disabilities, delivered in flexible modules to meet your specific needs.

• Enhance awareness: Build empathy and understanding with disability awareness workshops.

• Navigate the workplace: Discover strategies for accessible physical and digital environments.

• Develop technical expertise: Equip your team with in-depth sessions on web accessibility, document creation, and inclusive design.

• Evaluate with confidence: Learn user testing methods and tools to assess the accessibility of your digital properties.

Our commitment goes beyond training. We provide ongoing support and resources to ensure a lasting impact.

• Harmonized Guidelines and Space Standards for Barrier-Free Built Environment for persons with Disability and Elderly Persons by Ministry of Urban Development. This is based on the standard as laid down in the Rights of Persons  with Disabilities Act, 2016.

• National Building Code (NBC) 2016 includes provisions/standards for accessibility. Annex-B, Part-3, has special emphasis on accessibility.

• Section 44 states that no establishment shall be granted permission to build any structure if the building plan does not adhere to standard. The establishment will not be issued a certificate of completion or allowed to take occupation if they do not comply to the standards.

• Section 45 states that all existing public buildings shall be made accessible in accordance with the rules formulated by the Central government within a period not exceeding five years from the date of notification of such rules. 

  • In The  Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Rules (June 2017), the following standards have been mentioned: 

    • Standards for public buildings: Harmonized Guidelines and Space Standards for Barrier Free Built Environment for Persons with Disabilities and Elderly Persons as issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Urban Development, February 2016.

    • Local authorities require formulating and publish an action plan for providing accessibility in all their buildings and spaces that offer essential services -- such as all primary health centres, civil hospitals, schools, railway stations and bus stops.

• Section 46 mandates the service providers (including private players) to make  the services accessible in 2 years time.

Yes. If the building is used by the public at large, it should be made accessible. The definition of 'public building' implies a government or a private building, used or accessed by the public at large. These building may include buildings used for educational or vocational purposes, workplace, commercial activities, public utilities, religious, cultural, leisure or recreational activities, medical or health services, law enforcement agencies, railway stations or platforms, roadways bus stands or terminus, airports waterways, etc. 

The law says that no establishment would be granted permission to build or issued a certificate of completion if they do not adhere to accessibility standards. The term 'establishment' includes private establishments as well. A private establishment, as per the law, can be a company, firm, cooperative or other society, an association, trust, agency, institution, organization, union, factory, etc. 

The cost of an audit varies depending on the nature of the business or undertaking, complexity of the services offered and the size of the premises. 

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