The Society of the Disabled Persons, Penang (SDPP) has a very simple definition:
“Accessible means that disabled persons can, without assistance, approach, enter, pass to and from, and make use of a built environment without undue difficulties”.
This self-help organization run by persons with disabilities, is based in Penang, but has 250 members from all over Malaysia.
By clicking on this link you virtually have at your fingertips; information not only regarding the meaning of accessibility, but also the pertinent Malaysian building by-laws, with dimensions and illustrations on many accessible built environment guidelines from ramps, pathways, corridors, doors, lifts to signage, toilets, parking bays and even bedrooms, kitchens and communication systems.
Check it out to understand what people with disabilities mean when they refer to accessible built environment.
What does the Malaysian Law says about accessible built environment? Read on:
