| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 251 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Contents |
Intro -- Preface -- About This Book -- Contents -- 1 An Introduction to the Book's Themes and Chapters -- Introduction -- References -- 2 The Journey of the Lebanese Disability Rights Movement Towards Inclusion and Equality -- The Disability Rights Movement -- Disability Rights Movement in the USA -- The Disability Rights Movement in Lebanon -- Lebanese Disability Law 220/2000 -- Right for Education and Inclusive Education in Lebanon -- Analysing the Relationship Between the (CRPD) and Lebanese Disability Law 220/2000 -- References |
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3 Exploring the Nuances of Inclusive Design and Accessibility Paradigms -- The Inclusive Design Paradigm -- A Comparative Analysis of Lebanese Law 220/2000 and Inclusive Design -- The Emergence of Accessibility Standards -- The Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) -- Building Accessibility Standards for Persons with Disabilities in Lebanon -- The Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) -- The French Building Accessibility Standard: Accessibilité des bâtiments et des aménagements des espaces publics -- Concluding Summary -- References |
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4 Analysing the Effectiveness of Lebanese Accessibility Guidelines: A Comprehensive Review -- The Impact of Lebanese Law 220/2000 on Accessibility Standards -- A Review of the Arabic Version of the Lebanese Accessibility Guide for People with Disabilities -- Key Findings from the Lebanese Accessibility Guide for People with Disabilities -- Defining Disability and Accessibility: Understanding the Differences -- Limitations of Accessibility Provisions: Focus on Mobility and Visual Impairments Neglects Diverse User Needs -- Shortcomings in Detailed Architectural Drawings and Descriptive Information |
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Addressing Discrepancies in Dimensions Between the Written Guide Content and Its Architectural Drawings -- Recommendations for Addressing Discrepancies and Language Barriers in Accessibility Guidelines -- References -- 5 Examining Inclusive Design Practices at the American University of Beirut -- An Introduction to the American University of Beirut Case Study -- A Mixed-Methods Study of the American University of Beirut's Built Environment -- The Research Design Approach -- Data Collection Methods -- Assessing Accessibility: An Analysis of Physical and Management Features |
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Consultations with Students and Staff Members with Disabilities -- Methodology for Analysing Data -- Challenges and Implications of Research Limitations -- References -- 6 Key Findings from the American University of Beirut's Study on Inclusive Design Practices -- Introduction -- Research Scope and Methodology -- Assessing Accessibility -- Consultations with Students and Staff Members with Disabilities -- Consultations with Key Stakeholders -- Online Survey -- Results and Common Problematic Fallacies and Social Attitudes in Accessibility Perceptions -- Access Audits -- Students and Staff Members with Disabilities Consultation |
| Summary |
This book describes the disability rights movement that started in the USA and its influence on the disability rights movement in Lebanon, which has led to the endorsement of the Lebanese Disability Act 220/2000. The book introduces the reader to the Lebanese Disability Act 220/ 2000, its definition of disability, and its relation to the medical and social models of disabilities and then articulate the Act articles. Then, it defines the inclusive design paradigm that acknowledges the needs of all people at each stage of their life cycle and presents the difference between inclusive design and accessibility and disability notions. Moreover, the book reviews the different international accessible design standards (American and French) that are adopted in Lebanon with the absence of a nationalized Lebanese design standard and its effect on eliminating barriers and enhancing accessibility at university buildings. Besides, the book presents students' experiences and their satisfaction with the university built environments. 6 university buildings case studies at the American University of Beirut are assessed and analysed to check whether they adopt the inclusive design approach and then propose inclusive design solutions for both heritage and modern university buildings. What makes the book unique is its combination of empirical and theoretical application of inclusive design. The last section, reflects the authors inclusive design teaching pedagogy. In this section, the author shares samples of students class design project and provides recommendations and guidelines for teaching inclusive design so it becomes mainstream |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Subject |
Barrier-free design -- Lebanon
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People with disabilities -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Lebanon
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9819999790 |
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9789819999798 |
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