Pictures 2

Image 6 showing the Ministry of Social Development office in PoS.
Source: P. D'andra Nanda
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Image 7 showing narrow sidewalk.
Source: P. D'andra Nanda
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Image 8 showing a public washroom in PoS
Source: P. D;andra Nanda
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Image 9 showing the washroom area within a building in PoS.
The bathroom is spacious so an individual using a wheelchair could utilise
this space. However, the sink is high and the tap only works if one presses
 the top of it. This may cause difficulty for an individual who has a
mobility or visual impairment and by extension the general public. Therefore,
design of facilities for inclusion of individuals with disabilities needs to
adequately consider all aspects. Sensors of taps is an effective solution.
Source: P. D'andra Nanda
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Image 10 showing the bathroom facilities and emergency exit within
the Financial Intelligence Unit. The two images below show proper toilet
facilities for individuals with disabilities, however, poor maintenance.
The sink is the right height as well as the handles. In regards to the
emergency exit, it is a staircase. I ask, what about individuals with mobility
disabilities? They are either going to be trampled upon or going to be
left behind in the case of an emergency. Is that fair? Is the design of emergency
exists fair? or accommodating? All lives  are of value right? Proper
thought needs to be placed in designing spaces that should be
inclusive.
Source: P. D'andra Nanda
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Image 11 showing Capital Plaza mall in PoS.
Source: P. D'andra Nanda
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Image 12 showing the wheelchair access part of the Ministry of
Finance building in PoS. This building has proper access
to individuals with disabilities specifically those with mobility
disabilities. The incline is gently sloping and the pathway
 Ten years ago ramps along with signs would not have been put in place
 as the urban planners and developers would have created facilities
based on the person that are abled bodied. Today, for example the image
above shows more consideration for individuals with disabilities.
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Image 13 showing wheelchair access to the San Fernando General Hospital.
Source: Jonathan E. Ramnarine
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