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Method of Survey

An accessibility study was carried out to collect data, taking photos and videos from different amenities, particularly at tourist facilities and famous sightseeing spots in Hong Kong. The scope of the study includes the following venues:

  • Churches
  • Computer Centres
  • Convention and Exhibition Centres
  • Food Courts
  • Hotels
  • Markets
  • Museums
  • Scenic Spots
  • Shopping Malls
  • Temples
  • Theme Parks

The field survey was conducted by a number of people with disabilities with the support of many volunteers. Each investigator has accepted the training of this access guide project. They started with their own experience and conducted a site inspection with the consideration from the perspective of the user. 

The contents of the survey were determined in accordance with the basic criteria of the Hong Kong Buildings Department's Design Manual Barrier Free Access 2008. The facilities records include entrances, berths, passages, lifts, toilets for the disabled, rooms, etc.  All data had been analyzed to provide accurate information to readers and passengers. 

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Criteria Used to Determine Accessibility

The criteria used were based on the local accessible design standard adopted with reference to the “Design Manual Barrier Free Access 2008” published by the Buildings Department of Hong Kong.

(http://www.bd.gov.hk/english/documents/code/e_bfa2008.htm )

 

RAMP:

Maximum gradient 1 in 12

CORRIDOR / PASSAGE:

Minimum clear width of 1050 mm

COUNTER:

Maximum height of 750 mm

DOOR:

Minimum clear width of 800 mm

LIFT:

Minimum door width of 850mm

Minimum internal space of 1200x1100mm

Maximum height of control panel 1200mm

TURNING SPACE FOR WHEELCHAIR:

minimum area of 1500 x 1500mm

TOILET CUBICLE:

Minimum door width of 800 mm

Minimum internal area of 1500mm x 1750mm 

With grab bar, wash basin accessible to wheelchair

CHANGE IN LEVELS:

Passageway should be ramped in passageway

CAR PARK:

Specific parking space reserved which is accessible to a lift

DIAL AND HANDSET OF PUBLIC TELEPHONE:

Maximum height of 1200 mm

SEATING SPACE FOR WHEELCHAIR USER:

no less than 800 mm x 1300 mm

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  1. Background
  2. Proposed Accessible Tours
  3. Web Accessibility
  4. Acknowledgement