Review Article   
ASSESSABLE SANITATION AND TOILETS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: A HUMAN RIGHT APPROACH
Author(s): Kishor Bhanushali* According to the World Report on Disability (WHO) more than 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide and the rates of disability are increasing due to population ageing, increases in chronic health conditions and other factors. In developing countries there is a massive shortfall of sanitation facilities in general, and in particular of facilities which are accessible to all – including persons with disabilities. This is despite the fact that 15% of the world’s population lives with some kind of disability. The majority of these persons with disabilities live in developing countries (80%). They are among the poorest, most vulnerable and marginalized groups. Barrier Free Environment is one which enables people with disabilities to move about safely and freely and to use the facilities within the built environment. The goal of barrier free design is to provide an environ.. Read More»

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