Final report for signage and wayfinding for people with learning difficulties

Building Research Technical Report 6/2005

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, 2006
Final report for signage and wayfinding for people with learning difficulties Download document

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Building Research Technical Report

Abstract

Intended to identify the issues involved in wayfinding for people with learning disabilities and where further work is needed. In order to do this, existing research in this area has been reviewed and collated, and two case studies have been identified and analysed. Interviews and discussions have been held with staff from organisations that represent people with learning disabilities and workshops have been carried out with end users.

Subjects

  • Fittings and equipment
  • Provision for disabled people
  • Signs/Circulation fittings
  • Special subject areas
  • Accessibility

Publisher History

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is now known as the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). Their publications included the Building Regulations Approved Documents, Planning Policy Guidance Notes, and technical reports and fact sheets covering a wide range of subjects within the built environment.

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