Evaluation of Universal Design Compliance at the Main Entrance of Selected Public Buildings in Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Provision of easy access to public facilities and
environments for everyone is crucial in the development of a
sustainable community. However, it is observed nationwide that
public buildings and environments are not easily accessible to
people with disabilities largely due to a combination of design
inadequacies. It is against this backdrop that this study evaluated
the compliance of the main entrance of selected public buildings
in Covenant University in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria to universal
design, with a view to improve access for people with mobility
impaired disabilities. The study adopted a mixed method
research approach and collected data using observation guide.
Data were analyzed by content analysis and presented by
descriptive approachusing tables and percentages.Result showed
that majority of the main entrances of the public buildings
evaluated were not fully universal design compliant, thus making
accessibility for people with disabilities difficult. The study
recommends that the university should make appropriate efforts
to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of disability in
providing access to facilities, buildings and environment as the
institution matches towards achieving her vision of becoming one
of the top ten Universities by 2022. The outcome of the study will
be useful toresearchers, policy makers and building industry
professionals on issues relating to universal design concept in the
built environment.
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