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Braf, Per-Gunnar – 1974
Reported are results of a project carried out at the Swedish Institute for the Handicapped to determine needs of the visually impaired in the planning and adaptation of buildings and other forms of physical environment. Chapter 1 considers implications of impaired vision and includes definitions, statistics, and problems of the visually impaired…
Descriptors: Architectural Barriers, Architecture, Building Design, Design Requirements
Nugent, Timothy J. – American Education, 1978
The article describes the growth and services of the rehabilitation program at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, for physically handicapped students. In addition to changing architectural and technological barriers, attitudinal barriers are overcome through pre-admission evaluation, early registration, and various kinds of supportive…
Descriptors: Architectural Barriers, Attitude Change, Building Design, College Buildings
Amarillo Coll., TX. – 1979
In compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, this transition report identifies architectural barriers at two Amarillo College campuses, recommends modifications to improve facility accessibility for the handicapped, presents an implementation schedule and estimated costs for the modifications, and provides a plan for publicizing…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Architectural Barriers, Building Design, Change Strategies
Kelley, Catherine H. – 1977
A project was conducted to develop and implement a coordinated program of supportive services for the physically and sensorially limited adult at the postsecondary level. Phase I consisted of removing architectural barriers, establishing an advisory committee, staffing the project, preparing the budget, and purchasing needed equipment. During…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Ancillary Services, Architectural Barriers, Building Design