Introduction
The design considerations are formulated to bring to the attention of the designers in applying the universal accessibility design principles and requirements to buildings and facilities. They can also be used to identify barriers in existing buildings. The design considerations are categorised into sub groups and presented as bullet points for ease of reference. The respective best practices section for key issues in each sub-group has been indicated. In addition to academic principles and theories, these considerations have also incorporated practical findings as discussed in Section 4 in the case studies, the analysis from the surveys, and the interviews with users and professionals.

These considerations are intended as a design guideline and planning tool in respect of universal accessibility, the designer shall refer to relevant Ordinances and Design Manuals for compliance to statutory and other requirements. In addition, the designer shall also seek relevant advice from the client of the project and cater for any specific design requirements and standards.

It is recommended that building projects and community facilities, especially those frequently accessed by the public or intended for international visitors, should take into account the content of these considerations from the inception design stage.