Barrierefreiheit - Zugänglichkeit - Universelles Design

Barrier-free environments enable people with disabilities to participate in social life. But what exactly does accessibility mean? What makes a condition in the environment a barrier? Which aspects determine whether environments are supportive or obstructive to social participation? How can these aspects be measured, assessed, and classified? What does this mean for the planning and evaluation of designed environments? The contributions in this book approach these questions from various disciplinary perspectives. They illustrate the multifaceted nature and complexity of the topic of accessibility. The book aims to provide substance to the discussion about barriers and accessibility—a still under-researched area—and to inspire interdisciplinary dialogue and reflection on practice.