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Easy Access is the design of buildings, vehicles, etc. so that anybody can use them, regardless of physical constraints, e.g. a physical Disability , sensory impairment or need to push a Pram .


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Examples of such design features include:
  • Ramps or lifts, either instead of steps or available as an alternative.

  • Fire alarms hooked up to the lighting system of a building, so that when the alarm sounds, the lights flash to alert Deaf people to the situation

  • Braille or embossed lettering on signs

  • Colour contrasted doors to cater for visually impaired.

  • Doors that are wide enough for wheelchairs, with handles low enough to be reached by someone in a wheelchair.


Easy Access facilities are now required by legislation in many countries:

While the provision of Easy Access can be painfully difficult and expensive to provide as a retro-fit or afterthought, designing EA facilities at the time of original construction can be quite simple.


LIST OF LONDON STATIONS TO GET EASY ACCESS


  • According to Modern Railways of May 2005 , £ 370m has been earmarked for further disability access to the UK rail network.



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