Posted on June 11, 2008 by nukkad
Conducted by Spastics Society of Tamil Nadu and Walking Classes Unite
From Thiruvanmiyur MRTS station to Spastics Society compound, Taramani Road
17 April 2008
Introduction
Spastic Society of Tamil Nadu is an organization that offers services for people with disabilities, with a school that specializes in education for children with physical and learning disabilities. Despite being located in the [...]
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Posted on June 11, 2008 by nukkad
Hi.
The following is a summarized account of ‘Planning a Barrier Free Environment’ a report by the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities. It contains the Universal Guidelines For Roads. Thanks Jade for doing the summary.
I) Sidewalk Section
A) Sidewalk should:
Have non-slip floor surface;
Be along the entire length of the road;
Be at least 1500mm [...]
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Posted on June 11, 2008 by nukkad
Here is a guide. Simple yet elegant.
It might still be some time before we are competent enough to do transport planning, but this guide will help us put in perspective the current state of Non-Motorised Transport Planning in Chennai.
Will also be very helpful for us in learning the principles and importnace of such planning, and [...]
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Posted on June 11, 2008 by nukkad
The Armed forces of a nation are often seen as the agencies that ensure the security and protection of their citizens. The personnel of the armed forces are often seen as people of great courage, who fight for their citizens. The Armed forces protect citizens only from other armed forces, and there is not much [...]
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