Corporate social responsibility a Sample study

Accessibility: Sports and Recreation1

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Importance of sports and recreation 2Disability Research and Design Foundation It plays a vital role in the physical and mental development of individuals.

It exhibits the ability to help perform beyond the limits of people with disabilities

Right to access to the sports , recreation or entertainment The design of sports and recreational spaces plays a pivotal role in rendering services to people with special needs.

Architects and designers thereby are a part of a larger process of this inclusive movement and need to be sensitized of the comprehensive approach to inclusive design.

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Sports and Recreation encompasses 3Disability Research and Design Foundation StadiumsGolf coursesSwimming poolChildren play areasSpectator sealingClubs Basic facilities likeIndoor and outdoor sports activity areas like court, sport fields,Changing and locker rooms Team or player seating areasExercise equipments and machinaries

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5Disability Research and Design Foundation Sports and Recreation encompasses Good facilities are fundamental to developing sporting opportunities for everyone,Good design needs to be based on the current trends and practices within individual sports, developments in the sport and leisure industry and the lessons to be learnt from previously built schemes.

Disabled people are disabled by poorly designed environments and providing add-on or special facilities creates segregation rather than inclusion.The quality of buildings and spaces has a strong influence on the quality of peoples lives. Decisions about the design and management of places can enhance or restrict a sense of belonging. They can increase or reduce feelings of security, stretch or limit boundaries, promote or reduce mobility and improve or damage health .

6Disability Research and Design Foundation The inclusive design processInclusive design should be seen as a continuous process - from the initial concept, the design brief or master plan, through to the detailed design; the planning and building control approval processes; onto construction and the operation, management and maintenance of the completed facility.

Each of these stages should be an inclusive process in themselves, involving potential users, including disabled people.

7Disability Research and Design Foundation The inclusive design processAccommodating sports chairs: Over recent years the design of sports chairs has developed and in some cases sports chairs now require a design width of 1.2m. It is essential that the design of the building and the external works ensures that the sports chairs have unhindered access to all sports activities / facilities.

8Disability Research and Design Foundation The inclusive design processWhen altering or extending a sports facility, it is essential that the project be developed with the clear aim of achieving full accessibility. The first step in achieving this is to carry out an access audit. This will establish the current situation and inform the design and development of the project. It will help create the basis for a programme of works and a written access policy.

The proposed work must not make the access situation worse.

Where it is not reasonably practicable to achieve current standards of accessibility, a costed and prioritised action plan should be prepared with the aim of achieving the requirements in the medium to long term.

Most access improvements do not involve expensive complex changes to the physical environment or major changes to how it is managed

9Disability Research and Design Foundation Car ParkingProvide at least the minimum number of specifically reserved, accessible car parking spaces for people with disabilities appropriate to the scale of the facilityGroup bays together and signpost their location from the main entrance to the site.Bays must be located as close as possible to the main entrance of the building. Uncovered pathway distance not more than 50m, Covered pathway not more than 100m.Surface should be smooth and even with drop in kerbs at wheelchair crossings.

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A dedicated footpath with olfactory and tactile information will assist visually impaired people to the building

12Disability Research and Design Foundation Access RoutesTo be accessible, routes must be a minimum of 1.8m clear width where they serve sports facilities.At unavoidable pinch points no greater than 6.0m in length the path can be reduced to 1.2m min clear width.Ensure minimum clear height of 2.1m is maintained under trees, canopies, brackets, etcAccess routes should be level (ie less than 1:60) or have the shallowest gradient possible.

13Disability Research and Design Foundation Access Sports Facilities- RampsIt is essential for ramps rising 0.3m or more to be accompanied by a short flight of steps for use by those who find negotiating a ramp more difficult than using steps.The gradient should be as level as possible, between 1 in 20 for a maximum length of 10.0m and 1 in 15 for a maximum length of 5.0m.The surface colour of ramps should contrast visually with that of landingsRamps should be illuminated to at least 100 lux.All ramps should be provided with handrails on both sides. Minimum clear width 1.3m except where sports chairs may be usedA minimum clear landing of 1.5m should be provided at the top and bottom of each ramp.

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Acoustic requirementsHard and reflective surfacesSpaces enclosed exclusively with hard surfaces should be avoided. They are likely to be noisy and reverberant spaces that are confusing for people with sensory impairments to use.Visual requirementsVisual contrastColour should be carefully considered to enhance the facilitys aesthetic qualities and to optimise the practical use of the building, particularly the ability of people who are visually impaired to move around without difficulty.

Tactile requirementsVariation in surface texture provides important information, particularly to visually impaired people. It can:Warn of hazards.Give information that helps identify location.

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Dressing, Fitting, or Locker Rooms 19

It should be accessible There must be an accessible route through the door and to all elements required to be accessible in the roomIf lockers are provided, at least 5 percent, but not less than one of each type (full, half, quarter, etc.) must be accessible. Accessible benches should be located adjacent to the accessible lockersBenches In-depth 20-24 inchesLength= minimum 42 inchesHeight =17 to 19 inches

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Exercise equipments and machines 20

At least one of each type of exercise equipments or machine must have clear floor space of at least 30 to 48 inches and be served by an accessible routeAt least 5 percent, but not less than one, of each type of bowling lane must be accessible. Unlike other areas of sport activity, only those team or player seating areas that serve accessible lanes must be connected with an accessible route and comply with seating requirementsDisability Research and Design Foundation

Stadiums

21Disability Research and Design Foundation Disabled Parking areasPick up and drop off zoneTicket booking counter Reservation facilities Wheelchair seatsLiftToilets Hearing aid loopFM radio service Signage

Stadium:-Seating areas 22Wheelchair accessible seating is required. At least one percent of the seating must be wheelchair seating locations. Each wheelchair seating location is an open, level space that accommodates one person using a wheelchair and has a smooth, stable, and slip-resistant surface. Accessible seating must be an integral part of the seating plan so that people using wheelchairs are not isolated from other spectators or their friends or family. Removable or folding seats can be provided in wheelchair seating locations for use by persons who do not use

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D(N+R)-RC= ..D+TWhere C= The C value

D= The horizontal distance from the eye to the point of focus N= The riser heightR= The vertical height to the point of focus

T= the seating row depth

The person with wheelchair should enjoy at least the minimum C value with spectators standing in front.

Golf

24Disability Research and Design Foundation Accessible rout-Golf course Accessible rout-driving rangeTeeing ground Weather shelter Golf car passage-width

Accessible routes:- Golf course 25

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Guidelines 26minimum width for an accessible route from 36 inches to 48 inches, it includes the golf car rental area, bag drop areas, practice putting greens, accessible practice teeing grounds, course toilet rooms, and course weather shelters If an accessible route is provided instead of a golf car passage, it must connect accessible elements and spaces located within the boundary of a golf course.handrails should be provided along an accessible route.

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Swimming pool and Spas 27

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Design swimming pool28

Large pools must have a minimum of two accessible means of entry. The primary means of entry must be either a sloped entry into the water or a pool lift that is capable of being independently operated by a person with a disabilityThe secondary means of entry could be a pool lift, sloped entry, transfer wall, transfer system, or pool stairsDisability Research and Design Foundation

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Sloped entries

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Pool surround benchingBenches against the wall on the pool perimeter especially if they are heated can be of great benefit to some disabled swimmers. They provide a secure place to rest before entering or after leaving the pool.

Pool lift 31Disability Research and Design Foundation Submersible Platform LiftsSubmersible platform lifts provide a flexible and more dignified means of entering a swimming pool for a person unable to walk or having limited mobility.

HoistsMechanical assistance should be available to help disabled swimmers into the pool. Some swimmers prefer to be assisted into and out of the water by helpers.

Accessible Sports 32Disability Research and Design Foundation Table Tennis

Tennis

Rugby

Fencing

Bowling

Badminton

Athletics

Shooting

Fitness

Play Areas

33Disability Research and Design Foundation Elevated play components Ramp slope and rise Handrails Maneuvering space Clear floor and ground Play tablesEntry points and seats/routs

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The clear floor space is permitted to overlap onto the landing area to provide access to this elevated window activity.

Play table35

minimumHeight=610 mmWidth=760 mmDeep=430

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