Publication

Urban Environment Adaptation for People with Disabilities: A Guide to Urban Environment Adaptation for People with Physical-Motor and Sensory-Motor Disabilities

Author(s)

Zohreh Abdi Daneshpour

Year

2006

Language

Persian

BISAC Code

ARC010000 – Architecture / Urban & Land Use Planning, SOC029000 – Social Science / People with Disabilities

Scopus Subject Area

Social Sciences, Architecture, Urban Studies, Rehabilitation

Target Audience

Urban planners, architects, municipal officials, accessibility consultants, disability advocates, rehabilitation professionals

Citation Info

EndNote

summary

This guidebook addresses the adaptation of urban environments to facilitate movement and participation of people with physical-motor and sensory-motor disabilities. The first chapter outlines proposed principles for accessibility in Iranian cities, considering local urban form, behavioral patterns, and assistive devices. Subsequent sections define the problems faced by disabled pedestrians and present goals for urban adaptation, such as continuous accessible routes, safe crossings, and barrier-free public spaces. The book then describes detailed design criteria for sidewalks, ramps, stairs, handrails, entrances, doors, parking spaces, drop-off zones, lighting, street furniture, tactile and visual signage, and warning surfaces. A case study from Etobicoke, Canada, is used to illustrate comprehensive accessibility standards and their practical implementation. The final chapter provides an English–Persian glossary of technical terms related to urban accessibility. Overall, the text offers a structured framework for integrating disability-sensitive design into urban planning and regulation.