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Better Physical Access

Author: Australia Office of Disability,
Year: 2008
Type: Edited Book

Abstract:

This booklet is a guide for assisting in the management of the physical environment for people with disabilities. This guide includes information on: the Australian Building Codes Board, Standards Australia and the role of the access standards, non-discriminatory access, an accessibility checklist , Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and contact details of relevant organisations. There are many parts of the built environment that can pose a hazard to people with disabilities. Improving access for them also improves access for the rest of the community.

Further Details

Pages 13 p.
Publish Location Canberra
Publisher Dept. of Family, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Accession Number July, 2010
Research Notes Main Library
Keywords Australiapolicy compliancemobilitydesignregulation compliance

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