Executive Summary

In collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat and the Royal Thai Government, the APCD conducted the “Workshop on Accessibility Principles, Standards and Design” for officials of the ASEAN Secretariat and their partners in Jakarta, Indonesia on 29 July 2016. The aim of the Workshop, attended by around 100 participants, was to enhance the understanding and practical knowledge on accessibility of ASEAN Secretariat officials and their partners. This knowledge, in turn, is expected to be applied to the renovation and construction of accessible facilities of the ASEAN Secretariat building.

Present to deliver the opening and welcome remarks were H.E. Dr. Tej Bunnag (Chairman of the Executive Board, APCD) and H.E. Le Luong Minh (Secretary General, ASEAN), respectively, as well as H.E. Busadee Santipitaks (Ambassador of Permanent Mission of Thailand to ASEAN) and H.E. Mr. Vongthep Arthakaivalvatee (Deputy Secretary General, ASEAN) for the closing remarks. Also present in the Workshop were resource persons with disabilities mainly in the ASEAN region.

Photo: Group photo with ASEAN officials and partners

Speeches

Welcome Remarks

H.E. Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN

Excellency Dr. Tej Bunnag, Chairman of the Asia Pacific Center on Disability,

Excellencies, Ambassadors,

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

I welcome and thank you all from the Permanent Missions to ASEAN, civil society and international organizations for joining us in today’s “Workshop on Accessibility Principles, Standards and Design”. As we are planning the renovation of existing facilities as well as the design of the future offices of the ASEAN Secretariat, this Workshop is part of our efforts to ensure that the infrastructure, facilities, and policies of the ASEAN Secretariat based on the best practices of our region in integrating the principles of accessibility and inclusive design are responsive to the needs of persons with disabilities and the requirement for their empowerment.

Persons with disabilities are uniquely positioned to advise us of the different ways of ensuring their access, not just on decision-making and development of policies and programmes, but also on practical matters such as inclusive designs of facilities and infrastructures. I would like to express my special gratitude to those representing organizations of persons with disabilities for their participation.

Ladies and gentlemen,

ASEAN has had long standing efforts and initiatives to promote an inclusive ASEAN Community, grounded both on the 2015 Roadmap for the ASEAN Community and ASEAN Community Vision 2025. Key regional instruments include the Bali Declaration on the Enhancement of the Role and Participation of the Persons with Disabilities in the ASEAN Community, the Mobilization Framework of the ASEAN Decade of Persons with Disabilities, the ASEAN Declaration on Strengthening Social Protection, the Regional Framework and Action Plan to Implement the ASEAN Declaration on Strengthening Social Protection, and the Regional Plan of Action on the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the Regional Plan of Action on the Elimination of Violence against Children.

Aside from adopting a cross-sectoral and inter-pillar approach across the three pillars of the ASEAN Community, the key challenge is in implementing the specific policies and programmes that empower persons with disabilities.

The Strategic Framework on Social Welfare and Development 2016-2020 identifies persons with disabilities as one of the key priority areas. Key initiatives include the establishment of platforms for sharing knowledge, best practices and networking. The implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the monitoring and evaluation of the ASEAN Mobilization Framework of the ASEAN Decade of Persons with Disabilities 2011- 2020 will be enhanced. Specific initiatives will also be undertaken on the social protection for persons with disabilities in times of climate change—related crises, disasters and other environmental changes.

The promotion and protection of the rights of women and children with disabilities will be part of the 2012-2016 work plan of the ASEAN Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children. A specific project is on setting performance standards on service delivery for children with disabilities.

The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights has conducted two successful regional dialogues on the mainstreaming of the rights of persons with disabilities. Currently, the Commission has agreed in principle to establish a task force on the mainstreaming of the rights of persons with disabilities in the ASEAN Community.

Moving forward with a more integrated approach, all these three ASEAN mechanisms have identified the work on persons with disabilities as a common agenda for collaboration and partnership.

Under their 2016-2020 Work Programme, the ASEAN Labour Ministers are developing the ASEAN Guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility on Labour, which includes specific recommendations on ensuring the inclusion of person with disabilities in the labour market.

Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

With such progress in our efforts in building an inclusive ASEAN, we recognize that much more needs to be done to promote the active participation of persons with disabilities in further consolidating our people-oriented, people-centered Community. The Workshop today provides a forum for broad-based consultations and discussions on the issues. We look forward to benefiting from your frank and candid discussions and I wish the workshop successful deliberations.

Thank you!

Opening Remarks

H.E. Dr. Tej Bunnag
Chairman, Executive Board
Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD)

Excellency Mr. Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN,

Excellency Dr. AKP Mochtan, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs,

Excellency Mr. Vongthep Arthakaivalvatee, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Socio-Cultural Community,

Excellency Ambassador Busadee Santipitaks, Permanent Representative of Thailand to ASEAN,

Excellency Ambassador Min Lwin, Permanent Representative of Myanmar to ASEAN,

Colleagues of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN,

Distinguished Guests, Friends and Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen,

A very good morning to all of you. It is a great honor for me to join H.E. Mr. Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN in welcoming you all.

First of all, I would like to thank the ASEAN Secretariat for co-organizing the “Workshop on Accessibility Principles, Standards and Design” at the ASEAN Secretariat Building. Your commitment and contribution are essential in promoting disability-inclusive development in the ASEAN region. I appreciate the support of the Government of Thailand through the Permanent Mission of Thailand to ASEAN and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to contribute continuously towards the empowerment of persons with disabilities in this region. My sincere thanks and appreciation also go to all the participants for your presence and participation which will make this Workshop even more significant for our ASEAN community.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

In line with the provisions of the ASEAN Charter and other relevant documents of ASEAN, this Workshop has profound meaning, for this is the first workshop of its kind, making it a great opportunity for ASEAN Secretariat officials and other colleagues from all the ASEAN Member States to share information and knowledge on accessibility principles, standards and design. I believe that the findings from this Workshop will provide useful technical inputs which go towards a sound basis for a truly inclusive ASEAN Secretariat buildings.

In order to ensure a disability-inclusive ASEAN community, we need to accelerate the inclusion of disability in all areas. Another thing that I would like to emphasize is that most of the invited resource persons for this Workshop are those with disabilities from the ASEAN region.

It is my strong hope that as a result of this Workshop, we can have meaningful and lively exchanges and develop concrete steps to be taken towards a truly inclusive, accessible and practical ASEAN Secretariat buildings. This can only be realized when we collaborate from the very beginning with resource persons with disabilities in the consultation and construction process.

In closing, I wish to reiterate that APCD, in partnership with the ASEAN Secretariat and the Government of Thailand, will continue to pursue this collaboration in order to achieve our common goal of a disability-inclusive ASEAN Community.

Once again, I warmly welcome you all to this Workshop. Thank you very much.

Closing Remarks
H.E. Ms. Busadee Santipitaks
Permanent Representative of Thailand to ASEAN
H.E. Dr. Tej Bunnag, Chairman of the Executive Board of APCD,

H.E. Mr. Vongthep Arthakaivalvathee, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Socio-Cultural Community Affairs,
Members of the Committee of Permanent Representatives,
Distinguished Participants,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is indeed an honor for me to deliver the closing remarks at today’s “Workshop on Accessibility Principles, Standards and Design”.

This Workshop is indeed timely, and I wish to extend my sincere congratulations to the organisers, especially the APCD and the ASEAN Secretariat, together with their partners, for successfully convening this workshop. I also wish to congratulate the Speakers who were carefully chosen for all the sessions. I am confident that all the participants, including myself, have benefitted tremendously from this Workshop. I hope that the results of today’s deliberations will be widely disseminated.

The Workshop has fulfilled its objective in helping us to raise awareness and learn about R-E-C-U and start a culture of accessibility, on a very important subject - promoting high quality of life and equitable access. More importantly, the deliberations have helped us move towards building an inclusive ASEAN Community, which is in line with the ASEAN Vision 2025 and its Blueprints. Moreover, the issue concerning disability is cross cutting in nature — as it addresses the question of accessibility, empowerment, employment, inclusiveness, and also dignity. In addition, the Workshop addressed extensively the various aspects relating to promoting accessibility principles and universal designs in our physical environment, as well as developing information and communication technologies accessibility for persons with disabilities. I hope follow-up activities can be pursued among the network of participants in the respective ASEAN countries.

With approximately 17 million persons with disabilities across our region, more work still needs to be done. Mainstreaming persons with disabilities in ASEAN requires joint efforts. The ASEAN Secretariat, can certainly lead a good example in creating more accessible environments. And it has done so today. More concretely we hope that by 2020, we will be able to see a new building of the ASEAN Secretariat, which is not only bigger and more modern, but a building which is accessible for all. I also hope that there will be a user friendly ASEAN Secretariat website which will enable persons with disabilities to access and learn more about ASEAN.

Moreover, the Workshop held today not only reflects Thailand’s continuous commitment to promote better lives and accessibility for all, but it also sets a good example of how government policies can be implemented in partnership with regional bodies, international organisations, and stakeholders to achieve our common objective. It is important that governments, international organizations, and stakeholders join forces together to build a more inclusive society which responds to the need and create opportunities for all – persons with disabilities, the elderly, women and children. Only by achieving this, can we become a truly people-oriented, people-centered Community, more importantly, to be a disability inclusive Community. Only then, can we emerge stronger in the years to come. On our part, Thailand will continue to do so and work with other ASEAN Member States and other interested partners. Specifically, Thailand has advocated the friendly/universal design concept for the new ASEC building at the High-Level Task Force on Strengthening the ASEAN Secretariat and Its Organs which met a few years ago. I am particularly pleased to see the first steps taking place in that direction today.

To conclude, I can encourage all of us to support the theme of today’s Workshop that we continue “Working together towards an accessible and inclusive ASEAN.”

Thank you.

Closing Remarks
E. Mr. Vongthep Arthakaivalvatee,
Deputy Secretary-General, ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community

H.E. Dr. Tej Bunnag, Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability,

H.E. Busadee Santipitaks, Permanent Representative of Thailand to ASEAN,

Colleagues from the ASEAN Secretariat,

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

It is my honor to share with you my thoughts as we close today’s “Workshop on Accessibility Principles, Standards and Design”. We have learned so much from the presentations of our distinguished panel of speakers, as well as the rich discussions that followed. We have learned about regulations and programmes in our region to promote the equality and accessibility for persons with disabilities, as well as successful implementation and achievements in meeting public and private facilities disabled—friendly from a rights-based approach. We have also learned that the establishment and implementation of minimum requirements, standards, access audit and wider accessibility to information, communication and technologies can only be effective with involvement of persons with disabilities.

I would like to echo one of the key messages of Secretary-General Le Luong Minh during the opening ceremony: that the active and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities is a key ingredient in ensuring the success of all these initiatives. Nothing should be done about them without them. It is they who are in a unique position to let us know of their needs and how to address such. And in today’s Workshop, we have learned how to engage and benefit from ‘inclusiveness’ from the perspective of disability. For instance, a public-private-partnership (PPP) approach will be the key that will complement accessible, disabled-friendly design initiatives.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Let me tell you that this Workshop has provided us valuable feedback on how to make ASEAN Secretariat a more inclusive institution. Our plans to improve our infrastructures, facilities, and services are now better informed. On this point, let me emphasize that ensuring inclusivity is everybody’s responsibility. And we at the ASEAN Secretariat is no exception. That is why I am thankful for and appreciative of initiatives such as the Workshop today, which involves us here at the ASEAN Secretariat and I hope that this is the beginning of the journey that inspires us all in ASEAN Member States to follow suit. I hasten to add also that what we do here is along the same line not only of the ASEAN Vision 2025 but also of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where we strive to do our best to “Leave No One Behind”.

In closing, allow me to express our sincere appreciation to the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability, with the support of the Government of Thailand, for being instrumental in the successful conduct of this workshop. It is through APCD’s consistent engagement with ASEAN that continues to bring the spotlight on issues faced by persons with disabilities. I look forward to more activities such as this as we from the ASEAN Secretariat contribute to a more inclusive ASEAN Community.

Thank you.

Programme

Workshop on Accessibility Principles, Standards and Design

ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta, 29 July 2016

08:30-09:15 Registration

09:15-09:30 Opening Welcome Remarks:
H.E. Mr. Le Luong Minh Secretary General of ASEAN

Opening Remarks:
H.E. Dr. Tej Bunnag Chairman, APCD

09:30-09:45 Group Photo

09:45-10:30 Accessibility Principles and Standards

Mr. Jasper Rom
Community Development Manager, APCD

Mr. Don De Vera
Architect, United Architect of the Philippines

10:30-11:15 Users’ Perspective on Accessibility & How to Conduct Access Audit

Mr. Krisana Lalai
President, Friendly Design for All Foundation of Thailand

Mr. Jaka Anom Ahmad Yusuf Tanukusuma
Senior Trainer, Luminosity Training and Consulting of Indonesia

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat Logistics Officer, APCD

11:15-11:45 Accessible Information and Communication Technologies

Mr. John Honney
Consultant, The Nippon Foundation

Mr. Tetsuya Kikyo
Project Coordinator, The Nippon Foundation

11:45-12:15 Future Prospect

Mr. Jasper Rom
Community Development Manager, APCD

12:15-12:30 Closing Remarks

H.E. Busadee Santipitaks
Permanent Representative of Thailand to ASEAN

H.E. Vongthep Arthakaivalvatee Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN

12:30 Lunch

Presentations

Presntation 1

Accessibility Principles

Mr. Jasper Rom

Community Development Manager

Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability

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Accessibility Principles: Workshop on Accessibility Principles, Standards and Design

ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta, Indonesia, 29 May 2016

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Photo: Facade of the 60 Plus+ Bakery and Cafe

Logos: Royal Thai Government, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Flags: Thailand, Japan

APCD was established in 2002 according to the collaboration of the Government of Thailand through the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, and the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency, to empower persons with disabilities and promote a barrier-free society.

APCD is endorsed by UNESCAP as implementation agency of the Biwako Millennium Framework (2003-2012) and the Incheon Strategy to Make the Right Real (2013-2022).

APCD is managed by the Foundation of Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD Foundation) Under The Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

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Accessibility is a right and a principle, recognized by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Article 3 – Accessibility – as one of the 8 General Principles

Article 9 – Accessibility: To enable persons with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in all aspects of life, States Parties shall take appropriate measures to ensure to persons with disabilities access, on an equal basis with others, to the physical environment, to transportation, to information and communications, including information and communications technologies and systems, and to other facilities and services open or provided to the public, both in urban and in rural areas.

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Chart showing how Accessibility affects various aspects and sectors, i.e. Health, Education, Social Services, Transportation, etc.

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Principles of Accessibility

RECU PRINCIPLE

R – REACH

E – ENTER

C – CIRCULATE

U – USE

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REACH

Being able to get to the building/service you wish to use

There should not be any obstacles to reach your point of destination.

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ENTER

Cartoons showing how it’s important to be able to enter buildings through barrier-free ways and with wide doors.

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CIRCULATE

Image saying that it’s important for a wheelchair user to be able to circulate and move around inside buildings.

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USE

Stresses the importance of being able to use the services provided in the building

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Image showing how all the abilities mentioned above can be used and complement to empower persons with disabilities.

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Accessibility is not just about building ramps. It is about facilitating freedom of movement with a vision to the whole ‘chain of movement’.

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Thank you.

Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability APCD Bldg., 255 RajvithiRd., Rajthevi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand Tel: 66-(0)-2354-7505-8 Fax: 66-(0)-2354-7507 Website: www.apcdfoundation.org

Presentation 2

Technical Specifications for Accessible Facilities

Ar. Don G. De Vera
Committee on Accessibility United Architects of the Philippines

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Technical Specifications for Accessible Facilities

July 29, 2016

Jakarta, Indonesia

Ar. Don G. De Vera, uap

United Architects of the Philippines, Committee on Accessibility

UAP-CBD

Professor – Malayan Colleges Laguna

Slide 2

Explains laws in the Philippines promoting accessible facilities (Batas Pambansa 344), its history and requirements.

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Basic Physical Planning Requirements:

- No group shall be deprived of full participation and enjoyment of the environment of be made unequal with the rest due to any disability.

5 Basic Minimum Requirements of BP344 (Ramp, Parking, Signage, Toilet, Non-Skid Materials)

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Persons/ Individuals Liable for violation of the act (Owner or Operator of the building, establishment or structure; Contractor; Architect; Engineer; Building officials or other public official-in-charge with the issuance of building permit, registration, certification and or inspection of the building, establishment or structure.

Criminal Liability - Section 46 RA7272:

Details of the violations and corresponding penalties

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Accessible Ramp

1. Changes in level shall require a ramp except when served by a dropped sidewalk, curb ramp, an elevator, or other mechanical device.

2. Accessible ramps shall have the following facilities and features: minimum clear width of 1.20m; Gradient not steeper than 1:12

maximum length of 6 meters: Accessible ramps with a total length longer than 6 meters shall be provided with intermediate landings with a minimum length of 1.50 meters.

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3. Handrails on both sides of the ramp at 700 mm from the floor of the ramp

4. 300 mm long extension of the handrail shall be provided at the top and bottom of ramps.

5. Curbs on both sides of the ramp with a minimum height of 100 mm.

Any ramp with a rise greater than 170 mm and leads down towards an area where vehicular traffic is possible, should have a railing across the full width of its lower end, not less than 1.80 meters from the foot of the ramp.

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Photos showing examples of wrongly constructed ramps.

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1. Accessible parking slots shall be located nearest to accessible main entrances.

2. Accessible parking slots shall have:

a. A minimum width of 3.70 meters and a length of 5 meters

b. A walkway with a minimum clear width of 1.20 meters provided between the front ends of parked cars.

3. Dropped sidewalks or curb ramps leading to the parking level where access walkways are raised.

Slide 9

Drawing of an accessible parking slot (showing upright/pole mounted signage.

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Signages

1. Symbol of Access

The International Symbol of Access shall be composed of a white symbolized figure of a person in a wheelchair with a square background in UN Blue Color. The symbolized figure shall always face to the right. Provide directional arrows when the space/area/function being referred to is facing left.

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- Signs (graphics, text, and Braille) on walls and doors should be installed at a maximum height of 1.50 m from the finish floor to the center of the sign.

- Signs shall incorporate graphic, text, and Braille.

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Toilets and baths should have:

- A minimum area of 1.70 m x 1.80 m.

- One (1) flip-up grab bar to be mounted on the wide side of the compartment adjacent to the water closet and be at a height between 280 mm and 300 mm from the top of the water closet seat and extend not more than 100 mm in line with the front of the water closet. One (1) vertical bar to be provided on the side.

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Photo of a properly constructed and designed toilet and bath

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- Wall close to the water closet and located between 350 mm and 450 mm from the front edge. Center line of water closet (top view) is 750 mm from finish to wall to grab bar.

Slide 15

Diagram of the proper specifications for toilets

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Diagram showing a proper water closet and the specifications for door knobs and latches, and the vertical door pull.

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Diagram showing the right thresholds for sliding door tracks (25 mm max)

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Diagrams showing correct specifications for toilets.

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Diagram showing specifications for men’s toilets

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Photos showing the right faucets/levers

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Slip Resistant Materials

- Slip resistant materials shall have a Coefficient of Friction of 0.6 for level surfaces and 0.8 for sloping surfaces (ASTM).

- If carpets or carpet tiles are used on a floor surface: it shall be securely attached;

- Have a firm cushion, pad or backing

- Have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture’

- Maximum pile thickness shall be 13 mm

- Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and have trip along the entire length of the exposed edge

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Photos of the access audit of Malayan College Laguna

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Photos of the access audit of Guimbal, Iloilo City

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Photos showing the BP344 Seminar in Zambales

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Photos showing the access audit of Upper Bicutan (Save the Children Philippines)

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Photos showing the access audit and workshop for architecture students in various colleges and universities

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Accessible friendly establishments in Makati City

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Collage of all photos related to access audits and accessibility workshops.

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“Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” - Albert Camus

Presentation 3

How to Conduct Accessibility Audit

Mr. Jaka Anom Ahmad Yusuf Tanukusuma

Resource Person

Luminosity Training and Consulting of Indonesia

Slide 1

How to conduct Accessibility Audit

By : Jaka Ahmad

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Understanding of Accessibility Audit

An access audit rates an existing building against given criteria for usability and accessibility. It involves not only the issue of ready movement to and around the building, but also the use by people with sensory or intellectual disabilities of the services, which the building provides (NDA, 2002).

The purpose of an access audit is to establish how well a particular building or environment performs in terms of access and ease of use by a wide range of potential users, including people with disabilities, and to recommend access improvements (Bright and Sawyer, 2004)

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The access audit of a building and its setting is the starting point for a planned programme of access improvements. Access auditing involves an inspectionof a building or environment to appraise its accessibility - judged against predetermined criteria.

Access audits give a snapshot of an existing building at a point in time. They are a useful starting point in assessing the current state of accessibility and usability of existing buildings (Centre for Accessible Environments, 2004).

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What is “Accessible”?

“A facility will be considered accessible if a person could come in, use and leave the facility independently and safely”

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Preparation of Accessibility Audit

1. Assemble the auditor team

2. Create Accessibility Audit guideline

3. Meeting and Survey

4. Audit planning and route

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Assemble the auditor team

- Auditor members has to possess the basic knowledge of standart rule for accessibility.

- The team has to consist of people with various disabilities (at least : sensoric, motoric, intelectual or those who understands intelectual and cognitif behaviour).

- Involving users is more important than technical experts.

- Members has to have multi-perspective of their immpairment group, such as gender, level of immpairment and the culture of disabilities.

- Number of team members will depend on the time and area of audit.

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Create Accessibility Audit guideline

- Refer to Peraturan Menteri Pekerjaan Umum Nomor 30/PRT/M/2006

- Refer to the building design and plan

- Each auditors develope their own guidance, base on the standart and perspective

- Guidance does not consist of technical measurement, but a reminder of what needs to check

- Guidance follows the audit route

- The guidance should be able to be apply in different location of the building with minor modification

- Also include non physical accessibility and emergency evacuation plan and features

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Meeting and Survey

- Meeting with client : to determine the purpose of the audit, to determine the aspect, get familiar with the area, to plan the audit in detail

- Survey : How big is the area, how many floors, what are the existing barriers, consider the time of audit.

- Auditor meeting :Compile the guidance, scenario and route, reporting

Slide 9

- Auditor Guidance

- Notes/recorder

- Camera

- Measurement tools such as water pass, light meters

- Other tools needed to support the scenario

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Reporting

- Profile of auditors

- Narrative report, based on the experience of the auditors

- Describe in detail what was the hazard and the missing features

- Clear recommendation on what needs to be improved

Presentation 4

Accessibility on My Own Perspective

Ms. Siriporn Praserdchat
Logistics Officer
Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability

Slide 1

Accessibility on my own PERSPECTIVE
Workshop on Accessibility Principles, Standards and Design
ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta
29 July 2016

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Introduction
Name: Siriporn Praserdchat
Position: Logistics Officer
APCD Period: 5 Years at APCD
Disability: No Hands Since from Birth

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Accessibility in personal PERSPECTIVE
Why: Would you like to Know!
Does it help to build an accessible building of NEW ASEAN Building?

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Universal Design > Standard of Accessibility
My perspective
Doorknob is not ideal; a sliding door is good.

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A small thing but important for DISABLED PEOPLE - a push button for emergencies inside the toilet cubicle

Slide 6

Attitude of people in society: Laws and regulations

Presentation 5

Bmaps: An Innovative Accessibility Guide
Mr. Tetsuya Kikyo, Project Coordinator, The Nippon Foundation
Mr. John Honney, Consultant, The Nippon Foundation

Slide 1

Bmaps
An innovative accessibility guide
provided by smartphone application and Internet browser.

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Introduction
The Nippon Foundation
Establishment: October 1, 1962
Seven Fields of Activity for Social Innovation
- Enhancing communities
- In the cause of life
- A future for youth
- Enriching culture
- The future of our ocean
- Toward human security
- Forging global ties

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Agenda
1. Overview
2. Functions
3. Plans
4. Partnership

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1. Overview

About Bmaps

Purpose: A map all to share barrier free information (The places I was able to visit become a map for someone else to use tomorrow.)

Target:

1. People with disabilities
2. Elderly people
3. Mothers and fathers who are using strollers for their small children

Main Function:

1. Input and share barrier-free information.
2. Search for input by users who feel the same way.

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Why an accessibility app?

Wheel chair users, stroller users cannot gain enough accessibility information before they go out.

I cannot enter the facility if the entrance has two steps.

I need to leave early.

I want to use an elevator for the stroller.

I do not know whether the facility has a nursing room.

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2. Functions

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The flow of information input

Step 1: Find a spot.

Step 2: Count the number of steps at the entrance.

Step 3: Enter the detailed information of the facility.

Step 4: Take a photo and upload it.

Everyone can easily check whether they’ll be able to visit the place they’re hoping to visit.

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Step 2: Count the number of levels in the entrance.

Example, this restaurant has two entry steps.

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Step 3: 19 Criteria

Enter the detailed information of the facility.

1. Mobility and Comfort
Ex. Flat, Quiet, Spacious, Bright

2. Facilities that support access Ex. Car Parking, Elevators

3. Restroom facilities
Ex. Wheelchair accessible toilets

4. Facilities to please Moms & Dads Ex. Nursing room, Stroller lending service

5. Can be used by a variety of people Ex. Service-dog accessible

6. Other convenient facilities Ex. Public wifi, Electrical outlets

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3. Plans

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Future Plan

100,000 entries in 2020

Expand the areas and languages: Japanese, English, Spanish

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4. Partnership

Organizer in your country

We are looking for organizations (companies, schools, governmental bodies) to promote Bmaps.

Email: bmaps@ps.nippon-foundation.or.jp

Presentation 5

Future Prospects

Mr. Jasper Rom

Community Development Manager

Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD)

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Future Prospects
Workshop on Accessibility Principles, Standards and Design
ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta, Indonesia
29 July 2016

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SUMMARY OF THE WORKSHOP

- Accessibility is a right and principle recognized by UN CRPD

- The RECU principles of accessibility are: Reach, Enter, Circulate, and Use

- The minimum standards on accessibility include accessible ramps, toilets, non-skid floor, signage, and parking space which follows technical specification standards.

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- Access audits can be used to determine how accessible a building is, identify areas for improvement, and use as a basis for planning accessible designs.

- Different perspectives of diverse persons with disabilities should be considered in the design of accessible facilities.

- Information and communication technologies should be made available and accessible to persons with disabilities.

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POINTS TO CONSIDER FOR NEXT STEPS

- Ensure persons with disabilities are involved and consulted in the design process of the new ASEAN Secretariat building

- Ensure persons with disabilities are involved in the actual consruction process

- Ensure that various types of disabilities are considered in the accessibility designs

- Ensure that the access features are according to accessibility design standards

- Creating a culture of accessibility

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POINTS TO CONSIDER FOR NEXT STEPS (INPUTS/IDEAS FROM THE PARTICIPANTS)

- Develop an accessibility guideline

- Ensure information and communication accessibility and promote positive attitudes towards persons with disabilities

- Promote independence of persons with disabilities, inclusive employment and workplace accessibility

- If you do something, publicize it

- Address challenges in implementing accessibility and disability related laws

- Public campaign on accessibility using social media, setting good examples

- Need to establish a monitoring mechanism

- Mainstreaming the rights of persons with disabilities; training on positive attitudes toward the respect and dignity of persons with disabilities

Photos

1. Group photo with partners after the Workshop

2. Dignitaries present at the Workshop

3. Workshop participants with and without disability

4. Persons with disability registering for the Workshop

5. Presentation on ‘Accessibility Principles and Technical Specifications for Accessible Facilities’

6. Sharing experiences on accessibillity by resource persons with disabilities

7. Workshop attendees participating at the open forum

8. Guest speakers exchange views at the Workshop

Accessible for Persons with disAbilities

Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability

255 Rajvithi Rd., Rajthevi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand

Tel: +66-0-2354-7505

Fax: +66-0-2354-7507

Email: info@apcdfoundation.org

Website: www.apcdfoundation.org