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Rogaland County Council and Universal Design.

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  • 1Rogaland County Council, Norway.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 19, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Rogaland Council developed a Universal Design plan, creating an evaluation method and engagement strategy. This promotes accessibility in public spaces and integrates user feedback into planning and construction.

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Area of Science:

  • Urban Planning and Policy
  • Accessibility Studies
  • Public Administration

Background:

  • Rogaland Council adopted Universal Design (UD) as a core principle for county development.
  • Collaboration between public agencies and private stakeholders led to a successful County Plan for Universal Design.
  • The plan serves as a recognized example of good practice for Norwegian authorities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the rationale and progress of Rogaland Council's Universal Design plan.
  • To highlight the development of an evaluation methodology for assessing accessibility.
  • To showcase community engagement strategies for inclusive design processes.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an evaluation methodology based on the national standard "TEK-10", involving diverse stakeholders.
  • Creation of a public information website (www.tilgjengelighet.no) detailing accessibility of various locations.
  • Implementation of a community engagement method for user group involvement in design and renovation projects.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive County Plan for Universal Design providing guidelines across multiple policy areas.
  • A functional evaluation methodology for assessing accessibility and UD compliance.
  • Established channels for public information on accessibility and user involvement in planning.

Conclusions:

  • The Rogaland Council's Universal Design plan demonstrates a successful, collaborative approach to enhancing accessibility.
  • The developed evaluation and engagement methods provide a replicable model for other regions.
  • Ongoing efforts in education and training are crucial for embedding Universal Design principles.

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