Challenges in provision of universally accessible rail transport facilities : a case of Ahmedabad (Special focus on people with different abilities ) (Also available on CD)
Prajapati, Vaibhavi
Challenges in provision of universally accessible rail transport facilities : a case of Ahmedabad (Special focus on people with different abilities ) (Also available on CD) - 2015 - xi,94p.,CD-ROM
CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1 1.1. Background 2 1.2. Need For The Study 4 1.3. Research Question 4 1.4. Aim 5 1.5. Objectives 5 1.6. Scope Of The Study 5 1.7. Limitation 5 1.8. Research Design 5 2. Literature Review 8 2.1. Accessibility 9 2.2. Background On Approach To Disability 10 2.3. Paradigm Shift In Approach To Disability 12 2.3.1. Charity Model 12 2.3.2. Bio-Centric Model 12 2.3.3. Functional Model 12 2.3.4. Human Rights Model 13 2.4. General Challenges For People With Different Kind Of Disabilities 14 2.5. Universal Accessibility 15 2.5.1. Universal Accessibility Measures And Instruments 15 2.5.2. Components Of Accessibility 16 2.5.3. Universal Design 16 2.5.4. Principle Of Universal Design 17 2.6. Indian Legislation 18 2.6.1. Persons With Disabilities Act (1995) 18 2.6.2. National Policies For Persons With Disabilities, 2006 20 2.7. Rational For Choosing Rail Transport 21 2.8. Barriers To Access To Rail Infrastructure: 21 2.8.1. Social Barriers: 21 2.8.2. Structural Barrier 23 2.8.3. Psychological Barrier 24 2.9. Indian Railway Act, 1989 24 2.9.1. Organizational Structure Of Indian Railways 26 2.10. International Case-Studies 28 2.11. Access Audit 32 2.11.1. What Is An Access Audit? 32 2.11.2. How To Conduct Access Audits 32 3. Site Introduction 35 3.1. Rational For Choosing Sabarmati Railway Station As A Case Study 36 3.1.1. Station Details And Facilities 36 3.2. Purpose Of Access Audit 38 3.2.1. Focus Area Of Access Audit On Main Stages Of Rail Journey 38 3.3. Methodology Adopted 39 3.3.1. Audit Process 39 3.3.2. Equipment Used For The Access Audit 42 4. Analysis And Conclusion 43 4.1. Methodology For Analysis 44 4.1.1. Planning 44 4.1.2. Designing 46 4.1.3. Implementation: 61 4.2. Conclusion 63 5. Refrences 68 6. Annexures 70 6.1. Annexure 1: Access Audits 70 6.2. Annexure 2: Questionnaire For Authorities/Officials 93
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Challenges in provision of universally accessible rail transport facilities : a case of Ahmedabad (Special focus on people with different abilities ) (Also available on CD) - 2015 - xi,94p.,CD-ROM
CONTENTS 1. Introduction 1 1.1. Background 2 1.2. Need For The Study 4 1.3. Research Question 4 1.4. Aim 5 1.5. Objectives 5 1.6. Scope Of The Study 5 1.7. Limitation 5 1.8. Research Design 5 2. Literature Review 8 2.1. Accessibility 9 2.2. Background On Approach To Disability 10 2.3. Paradigm Shift In Approach To Disability 12 2.3.1. Charity Model 12 2.3.2. Bio-Centric Model 12 2.3.3. Functional Model 12 2.3.4. Human Rights Model 13 2.4. General Challenges For People With Different Kind Of Disabilities 14 2.5. Universal Accessibility 15 2.5.1. Universal Accessibility Measures And Instruments 15 2.5.2. Components Of Accessibility 16 2.5.3. Universal Design 16 2.5.4. Principle Of Universal Design 17 2.6. Indian Legislation 18 2.6.1. Persons With Disabilities Act (1995) 18 2.6.2. National Policies For Persons With Disabilities, 2006 20 2.7. Rational For Choosing Rail Transport 21 2.8. Barriers To Access To Rail Infrastructure: 21 2.8.1. Social Barriers: 21 2.8.2. Structural Barrier 23 2.8.3. Psychological Barrier 24 2.9. Indian Railway Act, 1989 24 2.9.1. Organizational Structure Of Indian Railways 26 2.10. International Case-Studies 28 2.11. Access Audit 32 2.11.1. What Is An Access Audit? 32 2.11.2. How To Conduct Access Audits 32 3. Site Introduction 35 3.1. Rational For Choosing Sabarmati Railway Station As A Case Study 36 3.1.1. Station Details And Facilities 36 3.2. Purpose Of Access Audit 38 3.2.1. Focus Area Of Access Audit On Main Stages Of Rail Journey 38 3.3. Methodology Adopted 39 3.3.1. Audit Process 39 3.3.2. Equipment Used For The Access Audit 42 4. Analysis And Conclusion 43 4.1. Methodology For Analysis 44 4.1.1. Planning 44 4.1.2. Designing 46 4.1.3. Implementation: 61 4.2. Conclusion 63 5. Refrences 68 6. Annexures 70 6.1. Annexure 1: Access Audits 70 6.2. Annexure 2: Questionnaire For Authorities/Officials 93
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