Users’ perception of the need for universal design accessibility and circulation provisions in selected old people’s home in Lagos state, Nigeria

Adewale, B. A. and Fasae, Oluwatosin (2019) Users’ perception of the need for universal design accessibility and circulation provisions in selected old people’s home in Lagos state, Nigeria. In: 1st International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructural Development ICSID And Workshop, June 24-28, 2019, CUCRID Building, Covenant University, Ota.

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Abstract

This study investigated the perception of the elderly towards the Universal Design accessibility and circulation provisions in their living environment and how these provisions enhance their livability within the spaces in these homes. This research was carried out in a survey of the elderly residents (n=90) living in three selected old people’s home in Lagos state, Nigeria. The findings suggested that all accessibility and circulation provisions in the living environment of the residents in old people’s home are important. However, some of the accessibility and circulation provisions were perceived to be more important than the others. The findings in this study suggested that all the accessibility and circulation parameters based on universal design should be considered in the design of old people’s home in other to enhance the livability of the elderly in these selected homes.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Universal Design, Accessibility, Circulation, Old people’s home, livability
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) N Fine Arts > NA Architecture
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
Depositing User:	Dr. B.A. Adewale
Date Deposited:	19 May 2021 13:36
Last Modified:	19 May 2021 13:36
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/14119

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