SIDE PROJECT FOR THE DISABLED IN GOSTIVAR REGION
SIDE PROJECT FOR THE DISABLED IN GOSTIVAR REGION

Summary/Abstract: There has been a problem of accessibility since humanexistence. The formation of a standard design for thedisabled is a problem not only in Gostivar but also in manycities around the world. This problem has started to bediscussed in recent years with the evaluation ofaccessibility within the framework of human rights.Determining the factors on this subject is of interest tomany different disciplines. However, the role of thearchitect is very important in the process of applying therequired standards.If accessibility is evaluated in all aspects during the designprocess, there will be no need for additional investment. Itwill be easier to ensure the accessibility of buildings.However, the adaptation period of the accessibility ofexisting buildings takes time and requires additionalinvestments.The aim of this study is to investigate the standards ofarranging the physical space of the city, which is a publicspace, in order for the disabled to integrate with the societywithout encountering any obstacles in the society, and totest these standards with application examples. The mainaim is to enable disabled people (without accompanyingperson) to use urban spaces and buildings independently.

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