Publication: Accessibility Built Environment Indicator For Persons With Disabilities In George Town, Penang
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Date
2022-08
Authors
Ikhwan Ali, Wazani
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Abstract
Persons with disabilities confront several challenges that hinder them from
fully exercising their rights, and participating in social, professional and cultural
activities in terms of accessing built environments. Compared to those without
disabilities, persons with disabilities have less opportunities to engage in activities
because of their inaccessibility within social environments. This study provided an
overview of the accessibility level and investigated the accessibility challenges that
persons with disabilities (persons with disabilities of physical, hearing and vision) face
when moving around in external built environment in George Town, Penang. Which
was carried out with the intention of improving urban design by using Social Network
Theory, may have implications for the management of physical mobility for
individuals with disabilities. The mixed-method approach was employed to elicit
information from organizations related to persons with disabilities, and to obtain data
from a group of persons with disabilities. The interviews were conducted with the
Penang Island City Council, Think City Penang, George Town World Heritage
Incorporated, Penang Society of Disabled Persons and Caring Rehabilitation Society
for persons with disabilities. The questionnaire was conducted with wheelchair users,
the walking-impaired persons, the visually-impaired persons, and the hearingimpaired
persons in George Town areas.