The smart board resembles a resident to eat – such home aids students are planning in Lahti

Accessibility should already be taken into account in the design of buildings, but the criteria are not fully met. According to the Disability Association, the disadvantages should be addressed more closely.

A smart board to be attached to the door that regulates the function of the apartment and reminds me of meals. This is one example of students’ ideas tested in Lab University of Applied Sciences Housing Laboratory.

Lab received partial financing from the ESSI project to develop unobstructed housing solutions. The school did the preparation and tests with users and companies. It is now hoped that ideas will arouse interest and end up in production.

Riga Savolainen and Daniel Rasmussen present three different door handles. — Riga Savolainen and Daniel Rasmussen present the door handles that make it easier to open the door. The handles work other than hand grabbing. The keys can be attached to the magnet during opening.

In control and attitudes problems

Accessibility in housing and construction in Finland is based on several laws, regulations and regulations that promote equality for all citizens.

Accessibility should be taken into account in the design of buildings and facilities, both indoors and outdoors. Planning creates the conditions for an accessible environment. Legislation ensures the minimum requirements for the dimensioning of the premises.

Primarily, the requirements apply to new buildings or building permit changes and repairs in existing buildings. Otherwise, there is no obligation to improve accessibility.

Cartoonist Kaisa Leka sits in a chair. — Comic book artist Kaisa Leka is a trained uninitiated expert who has also dealt with the rights of people with disabilities in her work.

The major deficiencies are related to the requirements of the requirements and the lack of control. According to Juvaka, there are significant shortcomings in the builders’ information and attitudes.

Education and incentives do a lot, but it is not always enough. Indeed, the Disability Association calls for more effective controls and sanctions to neglect in order to realize equality of citizens.

\”Whether the sanctions would be financial or would they be able to suspend or require other action – it should be considered,\” says Juvakka.

The loose elevator and well -plowed fairways make many, in addition to those who travel with wheelchairs and rollator, but also with prams.

– It is often thought that accessibility would be expensive and only benefit the minority. However, the additional costs are quite low and the group that benefits is high. It is estimated in the EU that up to twenty percent of people benefit from unobstructed environments.