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

Appendices     A1 Case Study 1 A Rehabilitation Complex in Aberdeen     A1.0 The Context     A1.1 Connectivity Between the Complex and Surrounding Facilities A1.2 Sensory Experience A1.3 Senses of Smell and Touch A1.4 Sense of Taste A1.5 Senses of Hearing and Movement A1.6 Sense of Sight A1.7 Lesson Learnt A1 Case Study 1 A Rehabilitation Complex in Aberdeen     A1.0 The Context     This complex is presently the largest rehabilitation complex in Hong Kong (A1.0a). Situated adjacent to the Wong Chuk Hang Estate in Aberdeen, the Complex consists of 5 main blocks with a total floor area of over 40,000 square metres. A full spectrum of training, care, rehabilitation and boarding services are provided for people with disabilities so as to develop their potentials and facilitate those people to further participate in the community. There is a wide range of the boarders aged 15 and above with various disabilities (mental impairment, physical impairment, visual impairment, and multiple disabilities) from low, moderate, to severe levels.   In this case study, we will examine how those people with different abilities/disabilities access and use the communal external areas both within and outside the complex. A more detail analysis will be carried out in Section A1.2 regarding the possibilities of using different detectable elements with multiple sensory qualities to facilitate independent mobility in the external areas.       A1.0a  Rehabilitation Complex in Aberdeen