Manual on the “Basics of providing accessibility for people with disabilities and low mobility population groups”

Manual on the “Basics of providing accessibility for people with disabilities and low mobility population groups”

February 4, 2014

Manual on the “Basics of providing accessibility for people with disabilities and low mobility population groups” is developed to provide tools and examples of how to design, reconstruct buildings as well as adapt transportation and city areas through ensuring equal accessibility for all citizens. The publication includes all new changes in the legislations of Republic of Uzbekistan related with accessibility issues as well as gives examples using international experience and illustrates how accessible environment should be designed according to the construction standards. The Manual is prepared in the framework of the joint UNDP and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Uzbekistan project - "ACCESS: Promoting Accessibility, Civic Consciousness, Employment, and Social Support for people with disabilities” with the support of State Architecture and Construction Committee.