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The Chicago perspective on design for the disabled.

¹Mayor's Office of Workforce Development, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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|April 24, 2008

Summary

Chicago

Area of Science:

Urban planning and policy
Disability studies
Public administration

Background:

Cities face challenges in ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities.
Existing infrastructure and policies may not fully support universal access.
Proactive measures are needed to integrate accessibility into urban development.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail Chicago's initiatives for promoting disability access and participation.
To outline the process used by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) to foster city-wide accessibility.
To highlight key achievements in enhancing physical and programmatic accessibility.

Main Methods:

Review of MOPD's strategies for inter-departmental collaboration.
Analysis of policy changes, including building permit reviews and building code revisions.

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Case study of Chicago's approach to accessibility implementation.

Main Results:

Integration of accessibility reviews into the building permit process.
Revision of the Chicago Building Code to mandate greater accessibility in housing.
Demonstration of how exceeding minimum requirements improves outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Conclusions:

Chicago's comprehensive approach has significantly advanced accessibility.
Policy and code revisions are effective tools for systemic change.
A proactive, integrated strategy is crucial for achieving total access and full participation for people with disabilities.