Open AccessDisabled Independent Living: From the Perspectives of Built Environment
Author(s) -
Nurul Fadzila Zahari,
Adi Irfan Che Ani,
Robiah Abdul Rashid,
Haslina Hashim,
Nurul Shima Taharuddin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
idealogy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2550-214X
DOI - 10.24191/idealogy.v5i2.232
Subject(s) - neighbourhood (mathematics) , convention on the rights of persons with disabilities , built environment , disabled people , convention , public relations , sociology , political science , business , psychology , law , engineering , applied psychology , civil engineering , mathematical analysis , life style , mathematics
In 2006, Malaysia has signed the Convention of Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD) and put oath to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. Even with the advent of the UNCRPD, the existing built environment fails the neighbourhood accessibility needs of people with disability. Little is known about the extent of built environment inaccessibility, and an improved measure, at a neighbourhood scale, is required. This paper argues that built environment practitioners must recognize the disabling potency of current built environment practice. It argues that they need to engage directly with people with disabilities to improve understanding of accessibility needs.