Architectonic barriers in Ciutadella

What are they?

• Architectonic barriers are urban impediments for disabled people. We would refer to blinds or people who go on a wheelchair.

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Kinds of urban barriers

• Crosswalks without ramps

Shop entries without ramps

Streetlights and other barriers in the middle of the sidewalks

Barriers in buildings

• There are established standards for building, avoiding the barriers, but they aren’t always fulfilled. Some are:

1. Narrow doors

2. Stairs (no ramps, no elevators)

3. Unsuitable bathrooms

Transport barrires

• Transport barriers are those that prevent the disabled to use public transport

Conclusion

Society should be aware of barriers and prevent them from existing.

Institutions are responsible of it, but we can also help.