Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1121078 | Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences | 2012 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Public buildings need to provide access and facilities for people with disabilities (PWDs) in fulfilling the requirements of Malaysian Standard Code of Practice on Access for Disabled Persons (MS). This study aims at measuring the local authority awareness in providing access and facilities for the PWDs and their knowledge in implementing the MS. Questionnaires were distributed to the technical team from various departments in Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), Malaysia. Finding shows that the score of respondents’ level of awareness in providing access and facilities for the PWDs is higher compared to their knowledge in implementing the MS.
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