Minimum standards

Commitments disability and

inclusion
DAPS frame work
Dignity
• Shelter lay out provided maximum, privacy, dignity and safety.
• Shelter Design are culturally appropriate for all occupants including
PLWDs.
• Separate places are provided for different gender,
• Shelters partitions are provided for privacy for different gender.
(sleeping, change of clothes, MHM).
• In collective center at risk group have collective space.

•
Access
• Access to impartial assistance.
• Selection criteria is informed by gender and diversity analysis.
Migrants, renters receive support.
• Land issues identified and followed up. Specially the landless people.
• Technical support and follow ups are provided for the at-risk groups.
• Barriers identified and removed to provide access to PLWDs, following
reach, enter, use and circulate principle. Refer to minimum standards.
Universal shelter design.
•
Participation
• Awareness on rights of different groups.
• Consultation at every stage of PCM.. CEA.
• Community engagement in shelter and infrastructure construction
process.
• Gender-Balanced assessment team.
Safety
• Shelter is safe and durable.
• Shelter is secure with locks and enough lightening is provided.
• Shelter is located in a place where people face safe.
• Is not overcrowded and as safe access to fire wood, latrine and
bathing facilities.
Also consider SGBV issues. Identify org who are expert in SGBV issues.
 Reach
Use
Paths
Standards For Safe Accessibility

• Flat and smooth

• Minimum width 3 feet
Circulate

• Remove obstacles
Enter
Reach

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 Reach
Use
Paths
Standards For Safe Accessibility

• Flat and smooth

• Minimum width 3 feet
Circulate

cm
• Remove obstacles
Enter

Special Consideration for

Visual Impediments:
• Bright colors on edges
• Provide guidance or
Reach

tactile demarcation

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 Reach
Use
Paths
Standards For Safe Accessibility

• Flat and smooth

• Minimum width 3 feet
Circulate

• Remove obstacles

Special Consideration for

Enter

ditches and bridges:

• Minimum width 3 feet
• Flat and smooth as possible.
• Handrails on Bridges 3 feet
Reach

• Bridges with ramps at both

ends

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 Enter
Use
Steps:
Standards For Safe Accessibility

• Width at least 3 feet

• Handrails on both sides at 3 feet
Circulate

• Steps Regular Dimension

• Height 6 – 8 inch
• Depth 10 – 12 inch
• Landing space
• If possible have bright colour
Enter

contrast
Reach

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 Enter
Use
Considerations for Ramps
Standards For Safe Accessibility

• Gradient ideal 1:20

• Handrails on both sides 3
Circulate

feet high
• Smooth non-slip surface
• Level landing space at the
top and bottom
Enter
Reach

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 Enter 3 Feet

Use
Doors:
Standards For Safe Accessibility

• Width at least 3 feet

• Door handle 34 inch
Circulate

• Door handles should be

easy to manipulate
Special Considerations for

34 Inch
persons with Visual
Enter

Impairments:
• Door frames can be
painted in contrast
colours
Reach

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 Circulate
Use
Wheel Chairs:
Standards For Safe Accessibility

• Rooms must have enough

space to enter and turn
Circulate

around.

Mobility impairments:
• Rooms can have
railings to help to move
Enter

around

Visual impairments:
• Rooms can also have
Reach

contrast colours
around doors
5 feet
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 Use
Appliances and Fixtures:

Use
Door handles
Light Switches
Standards For Safe Accessibility

Electric Plugs
Shelves
Circulate

Phones
Counters at Shops

Remember
Enter

Windows
Utensils
Reach

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 Use
Use
Toilets
• Loop/large handle
Standards For Safe Accessibility

• Tactile markings either

45Feet
Feet
Circulate
side and level to the
ground
• Handlebars on the sides
• Drain on one corner
Enter

Special Considerations for

34 Inch
Wheelchairs.

2 Feet
• Ramp for access
• 5 Feet Deep
Reach

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 Use
Use
Water Points
• Large handle to facilitate
Standards For Safe Accessibility

operation
Circulate
• Ramps instead of steps
• Railing
Enter
Reach

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 Standards
Use
Standards For Safe Accessibility

Circulate
Enter
Reach

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Ensuring Good Solutions Propose Good Solutions

3 Ft
34 In
3 Ft

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3 Ft
Ensuring Good Solutions

18

5 Ft

34 Inch
15 In
3 Ft.

Activity 5 – Ensuring Good Solutions

Ensuring Good Solutions Propose Good Solutions

34 in
3 ft

20 In

3 ft
1 : 15

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 Propose Good Solutions
3 ft
Ensuring Good Solutions

20

4 ft

34 in
15 in
5 ft

Activity 5 – Ensuring Good Solutions

Ensuring Good Solutions Propose Good Solutions

34 in

3 ft
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3 ft
Ensuring Good Solutions

22

5 Ft

34 in
15 in
3 ft

Activity 5 – Ensuring Good Solutions

Ensuring Good Solutions Propose Good Solutions

3 ft
34 In
3 ft

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3 ft
Ensuring Good Solutions

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4 ft

34 in
15 in
3 ft

Activity 5 – Ensuring Good Solutions