Contents ----------------- Preface ----------------- Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 The Development of “Universal Accessibility” 1.3 Objectives 1.4 Study Methods and Framework ----------------- Universal Accessibility in the Built Environment 2.1 The Challenge in Hong Kong 2.2 Aging Population 2.3 Universal Accessibility in External Areas, Open Spaces and Green Spaces 2.4 Major Issues 2.5 The Way Forward ----------------- Best Practices and Guidelines 3.1 Access Route 3.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 3.3 Landscaped Spaces 3.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 3.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage 3.6 Detectable Surfaces 3.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 3.8 Lighting 3.9 Safety 3.10 Management and Maintenance ----------------- Photo Gallery 4.1 Access Route 4.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 4.3 Landscaped Spaces 4.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 4.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage 4.6 Detectable Surfaces 4.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 4.8 Lighting ----------------- Appendices A1 Case Study 1 - Rehabilitation Complex in Wong Chuk Hang A2 Case Study 2 - An External Public Space in Ma On Shan ----------------- Acknowledgements ----------------- References ----------------- View or Download PDF

4. Photo Gallery     4.1 Access Route 4.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 4.3 Landscaped Spaces 4.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 4.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage 4.6 Detectable Surfaces 4.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 4.8 Lighting 4.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage       4.5a  Multi-media signage led by tactile guide path   4.5b  Interactive multi-media signboard that transmit information signals to portable terminals held by the user         4.5c  Interactive multi-media directory providing textual, pictorial, audio and Braille information   4.5d  Directional signage with information in contrasting colours to the signage background         4.5e  Signage indicating accessible facilities   4.5f  Large signage with international symbol of accessibility in contrasting colours indicating an accessible service counter         4.5g  Three-dimensional tactile directory helping users with different abilities to formulate an overall picture of their surroundings   4.5h  Sculpture with sensory qualities helping to facilitate orientation and way finding         4.5i  Sculpture in open space serving as visual signage to facilitate orientation and way finding   4.5j  Signage indicating the location of an accessible building entrance         4.5k  Tactile directory to accessible sanitary facilities   4.5m  Pictorial sign with Braille information         4.5n  Signage with standardized pictograms in contrasting colours with the surrounding surfaces   4.5p  Signage at public transport facility identifying the designated accessible pick up/drop off point         4.5q  Tactile fire escape map that can serve a wide range of users   4.5r  Designated accessible path for wheelchair users identified by international symbol for accessibility         4.5s  Accessible sanitary facilities   4.5t  Tactile warning strips leading to a tactile directory for sanitary facilities