General information about accessibility

Good accessibility is the key to allowing people with disabilities to be full participants in society. People's disabilities can be varied, such as limited mobility in their arms or legs, or visual impairment. Furthermore, most people need special accessibility at some point in their lives due to temporary circumstances such as a broken arm, pregnancy, and when they have children in a stroller. Many older adults also need special accessibility due to reduced mobility from old age.

Here, we are primarily discussing accessibility for people with mobility impairments, although it can naturally be applied to various types of disabilities.

Better accessibility benefits everyone!

Accessibility and structures

Here you can find information, among other things, about the building code. HMS, the Housing and Building Authority, has published guidelines for the building code, which was first adopted in 2012, and guidelines on how to manage accessibility with respect to universal design. The guidelines, for example, contain practical information about parking spaces for people with disabilities, such as their size and the number required as a percentage of general parking spaces. Another example is information on restrooms designed based on universal design, where you can see the height at which fixtures and accessories in restrooms should be, among other factors.

Please note that the material above is taken from the websites of the respective organizations/companies.