1. Building a Barrier Free Community Joseph Kwan Global Chair Rehabilitation International – International Commission on Technology and Accessibility

2.  Moving Forward  Changing Cultures

3.  1996 - DDO enacted & EOC established  All premises to be provided with access  All Govt. Dept to comply  All Private Developments to follow

4.  Review BD - Design Manual on BFA (1984,97,08)  Except Planning Standards, Transport Guidelines, Tourism Guidelines  Access Strategy – ADA (10 – 25 years to comply)  Planning, Transport and Tourism to comply  Access yet NOT Egress (Evacuation)

5.  2006 - UN Convention Rights of PwDs  Govt. to review legislations and regulations  Article 9 - Accessibility  Article - ICT (Web access – W3C)

6. Way Forward  Awareness & Training (Govt & DPOs)  University Curriculum  Professionals (Exams & CPD)  Access Awards (DPOs)  Major Govt projects  Access Consultants

7. Changing Cultures  Not apply Minimum Standards  Aging population 25 – 30%  PwDs population 10%  Universal approach  Inclusive Design and Universal Design  Universal Accessibility