Catalogue Number
NMLH.2024.52.1
Object Name
booklet
Title
'Design for Access 2. Manchester Disabled People's Access Group. December 2003.'
Place
Manchester
People
Manchester City Council, Manchester Disabled People's Access Group (MDPAG)
Description
A yellow book with high contrast blue writing and accessibility symbols on it for: visual impairment, Deafness, BSL, wheelchair users, guide dog handlers. The Manchester City Council logo is in the top right hand corner. The title is 'Design for Access 2' and 'Manchester Disabled People's Access Group' is written on the bottom right.
This book was created by Manchester City Council as a best practice guide for accessible design standards in buildings. It contains detailed descriptions of best practice on a number of practical design decisions, from the specific gradients for ramps to providing Deaf and visually impaired accessible fire alarm systems, and floor surfaces that are identifiable to visually impaired people by texture.
This guide was produced to assist building owners and designers with becoming compliant with Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) legislation that mandated buildings become accessible to disabled people by a set date or they would be at risk of being sued.
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