{"id":1478,"date":"2023-07-08T13:32:12","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T13:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/?p=1478"},"modified":"2025-04-10T15:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T15:23:11","slug":"how-direct-access-can-help-create-accessible-apartment-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/news\/how-direct-access-can-help-create-accessible-apartment-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"How Direct Access can help create accessible apartment buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1478\" class=\"elementor elementor-1478\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3fd27e8 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Direct Access can help create accessible apartment buildings<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e8987fc\" data-id=\"e8987fc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-735a331 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"735a331\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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A brown corner sofa positioned in front a flat screen television. A counter below it has PlayStation remotes, games consoles, and film books.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-275484-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-275484-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-275484-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-275484-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-275484-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6cdf038\" data-id=\"6cdf038\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21cca54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21cca54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"simplyweb-checked\">The United Arab Emirates Universal Design Code, the Saudi Building Code (SBC), and the<span class=\"ui-provider fy b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"> ISO 21542 International Accessibility Guidelines, (among many other guidelines),\u00a0<\/span> <span class=\"simplyweb-checked\" style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">set out clear expectations and legal precedence which outline that building owners must promote the personal independence and comfort of their residents (of which many of are likely to be People of Determination) by maintaining an accessible and inclusive site that meets the individual requirements of said residents. However, it is often the case that the rights of People of Determination in residential buildings are not met, and that building owners are at risk or are guilty of non-compliance with such legislation. This is where Direct Access\u2019 access consultants come into the picture. Our team can provide the assistance building owners need to achieve full compliance, and go beyond that to create a fully-functioning, welcoming, and truly inclusive community building.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">When reviewing a housing complex for accessibility, Direct Access\u2019 consultants will comprehensively inspect, in addition to the residential areas themselves; common areas, entrances, exits, ramps, stairs, light switches, parking spaces, sidewalks, internal and external lighting levels, washer and dryer facilities, vending machines, seated areas, and everything else in between. While it goes without saying that each resident of a building\u2019s home should meet their individual access requirements, it is the responsibility of building owners to ensure that all elements of the site are compliant with the appropriate building standards.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">But how does Direct Access carry out an inspection of a building? Well, the scope of our inspection encompasses a comprehensive assessment of various areas and components within a building, resulting in a final report that building owners can use as a blueprint for their journey toward inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aab14b2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aab14b2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d97004\" data-id=\"4d97004\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31a04f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31a04f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">Direct Access will facilitate a consultant to travel to your site and carry out a thorough examination of the exterior areas, such as entrances, exits, ramps, stairs, parking spaces, sidewalks, and lighting. Additionally, the common areas, including the lobby, hallways, elevators, mailrooms, community rooms, and management offices, all of which will be examined in detail.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">The dwelling units themselves will also be evaluated, covering aspects such as interior doors, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, accessible routes, lighting, and windows. Communication and signage features, including room identification signs, visual alarms, and tactile or Braille signage, will be assessed as well. The inspection will encompass site amenities like recreation areas and picnic areas.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">The goal is to identify both compliant and non-compliant features and provide recommendations for improvements to enhance accessibility throughout the apartment building, ensuring equal access for all residents and visitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">As alluded to earlier, Direct Access\u2019s approach extends beyond assessing compliance. We strive to create inclusive environments that exceed minimum accessibility requirements. Our goal is to provide solutions and modifications that enhance overall accessibility and usability for individuals with disabilities.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5b14fdb\" data-id=\"5b14fdb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7c4837 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d7c4837\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photomix-company-213162-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1481\" alt=\"A close up shot of a button board on a modern stainless steel oven.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photomix-company-213162-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photomix-company-213162-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photomix-company-213162-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photomix-company-213162-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photomix-company-213162-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8fb20b5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8fb20b5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9139425\" data-id=\"9139425\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-447142b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"447142b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">We focus on creating spaces that promote independence, dignity, and equal participation for everyone. Throughout the inspection process, our team actively seeks opportunities to suggest improvements that may not be explicitly required by legal standards but contribute to a more inclusive environment. These recommendations may include additional grab bars, adjustable height countertops, improved lighting for individuals with visual impairments, or the implementation of assistive technologies.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"simplyweb-checked\"><span class=\"simplyweb-checked\">By considering the diverse needs of People of Determination, we offer practical and creative solutions to remove barriers and create welcoming and inclusive spaces. Our recommendations and modifications address not only physical accessibility but also cognitive, sensory, and social aspects, ensuring that everyone can navigate, interact, and enjoy life within an apartment building with ease and comfort.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10a7c95 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"10a7c95\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-edf93b5\" data-id=\"edf93b5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35ea379 elementor-post-navigation-borders-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-navigation\" data-id=\"35ea379\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-navigation.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Post Navigation\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__prev elementor-post-navigation__link\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/news\/how-direct-access-can-help-employers-achieve-mowaamah-certification\/\" rel=\"prev\"><span class=\"post-navigation__arrow-wrapper post-navigation__arrow-prev\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-angle-left\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Prev<\/span><\/span><span class=\"elementor-post-navigation__link__prev\"><span class=\"post-navigation__prev--label\">Previous<\/span><span class=\"post-navigation__prev--title\">How Direct Access can help employers achieve Mowaamah certification<\/span><\/span><\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__separator-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__separator\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post-navigation__next elementor-post-navigation__link\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/directaccessgp.com\/ae\/case-studies\/misk-foundation\/\" rel=\"next\"><span class=\"elementor-post-navigation__link__next\"><span class=\"post-navigation__next--label\">Next<\/span><span class=\"post-navigation__next--title\">MiSK Foundation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"post-navigation__arrow-wrapper post-navigation__arrow-next\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Next<\/span><\/span><\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b922621 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b922621\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b9b50c2\" data-id=\"b9b50c2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United Arab Emirates Universal Design Code, the Saudi Building Code (SBC), and the ISO 21542 International Accessibility Guidelines, (among many other guidelines),\u00a0 set out clear expectations and legal precedence which outline that building owners must promote the personal independence and comfort of their residents (of which many of are likely to be People of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1479,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[10],"class_list":["post-1478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-accessibility-guidance"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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