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The Implementation of the Malaysian Standard Code of Practice on Access for Disabled Persons by Local Authority

Year: 2012

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Public buildings need to provide access and facilities for people with disabilities (PWDs) in fulfilling the requirements of Malaysian Standard Code of Practice on Access for Disabled Persons (MS). This study aims at measuring the local authority awareness in providing access and facilities for the PWDs and their knowledge in implementing the MS. Questionnaires were distributed to the technical team from various departments in Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), Malaysia. Finding shows that the score of respondents’ level of awareness in providing access and facilities for the PWDs is higher compared to their knowledge in implementing the MS.

Source: Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences

DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.08.048

Authors: Hikmah Kamarudin, Ahmad Ezanee Hashim, Mahayuddin Mahmood, Nor Rima Muhamad Ariff, Wan Zuriea Wan Ismail

Institutions: Universiti Teknologi MARA System, Universiti Teknologi MARA

Language: English

Topic: Disability Rights and Representation

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiti Teknologi MARA