Sidewalk accessibility at Melaka's traditional streets for people with disabilities (PwDs)

• Main Authors: Ja'afar, Nor Haslina, Abdul Rahim, Asiah, Abd Samad, Nur Amirah, Che Rahim, Che Raiskandar
• 格式: Article
• 语言: English; English
• 出版: Malaysian Institute of Planners 2017
• 主题: NA100 Architecture and the state; NA2545.A1 Architecture and people with disabilities
• 在线阅读: http://irep.iium.edu.my/57190/1/57190_Sidewalk%20accessibility%20at%20Melaka%27s.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/57190/2/57190_Sidewalk%20accessibility%20at%20Melaka%27s_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/57190/; http://www.planningmalaysia.org/index.php/pmj/article/view/255/235

The accessibility of street as a social arena that fulfils the need for people with disabilities (PwDs) is an important consideration in the urban design of an area. With the rising number of PwDs in Malaysia, this aspect of street design is even more critical. This paper evaluates the accessibility...