AUDICPI Workshop Towards Developing Urban Areas suited for All Children and Young People 5 8 Novembe

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AUDI/CPI Workshop Towards Developing Urban Areas
suited for All Children and Young People


5 - 8 November 2006


Khartoum Sudan

• Children and Youth Anthropometrics

Betty Dion Chair Alliance on Accessible
Technology And Environment gaates_at_bdel.ca
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Standards and Codes

• do not include technical specifications based on
  the anthropometrics of children and youth
• Childrens environments must be customized

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Examination of Childrens Requirements

• Children 3 -4
• Children 5 8
• Youth 9 - 12

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Children 3 -4

• Water closet centreline 305 mm
• Toilet seat height 280 - 305 mm
• Grab bar height 455 510 mm

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Children 5 - 8

• Centerline of Water Closet 305 - 380 mm
• Toilet Seat Height 205 - 380 mm
• Grab Bar Height 510 - 635 mm

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Youth 9 - 12

• Water Closet Centerline 380 455 mm
• Toilet Seat Height 380 430 mm
• Grab Bar Height 635 685 mm

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Reach Ranges

• For all children
• 500 900 mm height
• Maximum forward reach range 360 mm for controls
  and at the sink

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Handrails

• 500 700 mm
• Two handrails recommended for stairs and ramps

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Ramps

• Maximum slope 115
• Maximum length 3 m

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Play spaces

• An accessible route
• Accessible surfacing

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Play spaces

• Visual play elements
• Audible play elements

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Play spaces

• An integrated design
• Equipment that children with disabilities can use
  with other children

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Swimming Pools

• Accessible route
• Visual cues

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Swimming Pools

• Alternate entry