The purpose of the study was to determine how historic organizations in Virginia have responded to the issue of handicapped accessibility at their properties. The study sought to determine which historic sites are accessible to the mobility impaired, what handicapped accessible features exist in the sites' buildings and what adaptations have been made to programs and activities taking place at the sites. The study also involved exploring reasons why some historic organizations have not made their buildings and programs accessible to the disabled and determining what future plans the historic organizations have for making their sites accessible to all people. Questionnaires were sent to 228 historic sites in Virginia; 147 of the returned surveys met the research criteria. Even though most sites had at least one handicapped accessible feature, only 40 sites were reported to be accessible to everyone. Video-tours, slides and large photographs are made available to visitors who cannot participate in the entire tour at some of the historic sites. The main reasons historic organizations have not made their sites more accessible are that alterations are too expensive and structurally difficult. Forty-eight historic organizations plan to make their properties more accessible in the future. A directory, containing a table of accessible features found at the sites, general tourist information and a description of programs available at the sites for the disabled, was compiled from the findings of this study. / Master of Science

The purpose of the study is to set forth a framework for the research of spatio-environmental factors on the experience of time duration. A literature survey considers the nature of the experience of time as well as the research that has been carried out on different factors in the experience of time duration. The survey also considers different categories of the spatio-environmental realm and how the realm is experienced through the sensory system. Particular attention is directed in the primary hypothesis toward the possible influence of the spatio-environmental factor of complexity, especially visual complexity. Exploratory testing of complexity used 24 college students performing duration estimates with the Production method viewing scale models of different complexity of wall surface and pattern. A secondary aspect of the study is to find support for the possible application of the primary hypothesis to the field of architecture. One undesirable experience of time duration, boredom, is studied in greater detail. Literature support is found for the relationship between boredom and decreased sense input, with decreased perceived visual complexity an example of decreased sense input. The susceptibility of the elderly to decreased sense input is considered, pointing to a possible increased susceptibility of the elderly to certain types of boredom. The scale model testing was modified with a glass screen to simulate decreased visual input, and the relationship between decreased visual input and duration estimation was analyzed for support of the secondary hypothesis. Tests for both hypotheses failed to provide confirmation but offer helpful guidance for future tests. / M. Arch.

Yip Kin Sun. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 1999-2000, design report." / Includes bibliographical references. / Chapter 1.0 --- Statement / Chapter 1.1 --- Personal Statement --- p.2 / Chapter 1.2 --- Mission Statement --- p.3 / Chapter 2.0 --- Methodology --- p.3 / Chapter 3.0 --- Existing State / Chapter 3.1 --- Mental hitstory of Hong Kong 1841-2000+ --- p.4-6 / Chapter 3.2 --- Trace of rehabilitation in community-base --- p.7 / Chapter 3.3 --- Deinstitutionalization --- p.8 / Chapter 4.0 --- Solid-base in community: / Chapter 4.0 --- Hin Keng House --- p.9-10 / Tuen Mun Long Stay Care Home --- p.11-12 / Jockey Club Farm House --- p.13 / New Life Farm --- p.14 / Kwun Tong Amity Centre --- p.15-16 / "Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Kwai Chung Hospital" --- p.17-18 / Chapter 5.0 --- Define the problems & arguments --- p.19 / Chapter 6.0 --- End Users' life routine --- p.20 / Chapter 7.0 --- Subject body Attributes --- p.21-23 / Chapter 7.1 --- Definition of subject body / Chapter 7.2 --- Subject users / Chapter 7.3 --- Subject location / Chapter 7.4 --- Subject size / Chapter 7.5 --- Subject appearance / Chapter 7.6 --- "Subject impact to ""community""" / Chapter 8.0 --- Site Selection Criteria --- p.24 / Chapter 8.1 --- Possible bases： / "Tai Wai, Chik Fai Street" / Lung Hang Estate unused area within the estate / Pok Hong Estate an unused area east of Shan Ha Wai (Tsang Tai UK) --- p.25-27 / Chapter 9.0 --- "Site analysis (Tai Wai, Chik Fai Street)" --- p.28 / Chapter 10.0 --- Programs / Chapter 10.1 --- Subject body --- p.28 / Chapter 10.2 --- Design consideration --- p.29-34 / Chapter 10.3 --- Schedule of Accommodation --- p.35-36 / Chapter 11.0 --- Design Approach / Chapter 11.1 --- Design Concept --- p.37 / Chapter 11.11 --- Design Concept of Mid-way home --- p.38-39 / Chapter 11.12 --- Design Concept of Activity Center --- p.39-40 / Chapter 12.0 --- Compliance with Building Planning Regulation --- p.40-44 / Chapter 13.0 --- Building Services --- p.44 / Chapter 14.0 --- Review comments and self-epilogue --- p.45 / Chapter Appendix --- Workshop questionnaire / Bibliography

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A research report submitted to the Faculty of Management, University of Witwatersrand, in partial fulfilment of the Degree of Masters of Management (in Public and Management Development) February 2017 / Accessibility in the built environment has always created barriers for persons with disabilities. Accessibility in public buildings is a key factor for persons with disabilities in achieving livelihoods and independence. However, inaccessible public buildings limits the rights of persons with disabilities to equal participation and prevents them from being equal citizens. Persons with disabilities are often faced with barriers that limit them from actively participating in social and economic life. Many of these barriers are related to accessibility in the built environment. This research report looked into the Department of Public Works’ Accessibility Programme. The accessibility programme intends to make all state-owned buildings accessible for persons with disabilities. The participants of the study were mostly implementers of the accessibility programme and participants from organisations of persons with disabilities. Most of the participants acknowledged the work the Department of Public Works has done. However, they also noted shortcomings in implementing the accessibility programme. The lack of knowledge on disability issues and understanding on how to address accessibility in the built environment was a contributing factor to the ineffective and efficient accessibility programme. The recommendations of the study include inclusive disability programmes in the built environment in the planning, policy development, designing and completion stages. Education and advocacy are highly recommended at all stages of the implementation of the accessibility programme. / MT2017

This design thesis is part of CATEA's RERC workplace accommodations grant, and it adopts a human centered design methodology to research, develop, test and evaluate designs of behind-the-counter workspaces that maximize independence and participation of employees and increase their employment possibilities. Preliminary research shows that current designs of behind-the-counter workspaces do not accommodate needs of intended employees including the seated and standing users. According to the research, factors like task design and lack of ease of use have contributed to job loss and reduced employment. Through participatory research techniques and ergonomic studies, this project identified accessibility and usability needs and outlined basic and extended design guidelines for behind-the-counter workstations that would address these needs. Results from observational research, usability studies and user interviews were analysed to create design specifications for a range of workstations. The resulting workstation designs incorporate universal design guidelines and aim to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities and older adults.

The goal of this project is to create an outdoor environment that responds to the social, physical and emotional needs of older adults.The main objective of this project is to provide quality outdoor spaces associated with a housing facility. To meet this objective, the project stresses three major objectives: (1) to integrate the older adults' housing facility with the neighborhood in order to eliminate segregation and loneliness; (2) to determine the aspects of nature that are beneficial to the older adults' physical and mental health; and (3) to create an appropriate outdoor environment that will increase social contact and enhance active and passive recreational spaces to improve physical and emotional health.The literature section of this project focuses on setting up criteria for the questionnaire. The Literature review also helps to identify guidelines for design and design principles. Criteria for the final conceptual design was set using the data from the survey and the case studies. Finally a conceptual design was created to meet the objectives. / Department of Landscape Architecture

Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf [154-159]).