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    STUDENT'S WORKSHEET | The Locomotor Disabled | The Chairbound Disabled
4.3.2. The Chairbound Disabled
       
  Activity 1  
   

:: Read 4. 2 The Chairbound Disabled.

:: You will meet a chairbound disabled. Listen carefully to what that person has to tell you and once s/he has finished, ask him/her all the doubts you still have. That person will be very happy to answer them.

 

  
  Activity 2  
   

:: The next chart shows a list of elements that should be adopted, adapted or avoided so that they do not represent a barrier for the chairbound disabled.

:: Tick (This is an example tick icon ) to show the characteristics (there may be more than one) the elements should fulfil to suit the needs of the chairbound disabled.

:: Write a cross (x) if the element is not at all suitable for the chairbound disabled.

:: Tick (This is an example tick icon ) to decide whether these elements should be avoided or adopted for the chairbound disabled.

  
   
In public
spaces/facilities		 Free of obstacles With appropriate extra width No higher than 1.40m No lower than 0.60m To be avoided To be adopted
Public telephone            

Ramps with double handrail on both sides

            
Adapted transport            
Kerb cuts            
Car parks            
Level floor            
Lifts            
Rest platforms            
Revolving doors and turnstiles            
Adapted toilets            
Knee space under tables            
Heavy doors            
Steps at the entrance            
Storage elements            
Switches and controls            

 
  Activity 3  
   

:: Read and comment on your results with the other students in your class.

 

  
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