This report summarises the proceedings of a 1-day workshop held by TIDAL Network + at Salford University on 16th May 2024. The workshop explored the repair of assistive products in the UK, with a particular focus on prosthetics and orthotics. This project was funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council through TIDAL Network Plus - Transformative…
Mainstreaming Universal Accessibility in Urban Infrastructure Projects in Yemen
The document aims to improve Universal Accessibility in Yemen's urban infrastructure projects. It provides practical guidelines for mainstreaming accessibility in urban infrastructure projects, considering the country's disability inclusion and accessibility context. The guide targets those involved in construction, rehabilitation, and social inclusion sectors in Yemen, including contracting authorities, policymakers, project managers, and urban planners. It emphasizes the importance of introducing Universal Accessibility as early as possible in the project cycle and enhancing cross-sector dialogue. The guide also highlights the need to accommodate people's different needs in the way that the resulting product, service, or environment can be used by everyone, regardless of age, size, ability, or disability.
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Publisher Name:
World Bank
Publisher Website:
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/
Publication Year:
2024
Languages:
English
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Country or Region:
Yemen
Categories:
Case study, Guide, Report, Standard or framework
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