Accessibility Consultancy Central

13/02/2025

A "Geospatial Model of Disability" refers to a framework that analyzes how the physical environment, including geographical features and accessibility of a location, interacts with and impacts the experiences of people with disabilities, essentially studying the "geography of disability" by mapping and analyzing spatial patterns related to disability access and limitations within a given area; it focuses on how the built environment and societal factors influence a person's ability to function based on their disability, rather than solely on the individual impairment itself.

Key aspects of a geospatial disability model:

Environmental factors:
This includes assessing the accessibility of features like sidewalks, ramps, public transportation, building entrances, and other elements in the built environment that can significantly affect mobility for people with disabilities.

Social factors:
Examining how social norms, attitudes towards disability, and community support systems can influence the experiences of people with disabilities within a geographic area.

Spatial analysis techniques:
Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to overlay data on disability prevalence with environmental and social data to identify areas with potential barriers and accessibility issues.

Applications of a Geospatial Disability Model:

Urban Planning:
Identifying areas in need of accessibility improvements in infrastructure design to better accommodate people with disabilities.

Policy Development:
Informing policy decisions related to disability rights, transportation access, and community services based on geographic disparities.

Health Research:
Studying the relationship between disability prevalence and environmental factors to understand how geography can impact health outcomes.

Important considerations:

Data Collection:
Accurate data on disability prevalence and specific disability types is crucial for robust analysis.

Individual experiences:
Recognizing that disability is a complex and personal experience, and the model should consider individual needs and variations within a population.

Intersectionality:
Taking into account how disability can intersect with other social factors like race, socioeconomic status, and gender.

25/11/2022

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26/10/2022

Thank you DPWH Secretary Hon. Manuel M. Bonoan and Atty. Johnson V. Domingo, Executive Director, National Building Code Development Office and DPWH Representative to the National Council on Disability Affairs for the opportunity to be one of the Resource Speakers for the Seminar/Training on the Conduct of Accessibility Audits and Implementation of Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 (Accessibility Law) for Permanent and Alternate Focal Persons of BP344 for DPWH Region XIII on October 4, 2022, for DPWH Region X on October 6, 2022, and DPWH Region XI on October 25, 2022 held at the DPWH Operations Room, 2nd Floor, DPWH Head Office, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila.

Images show three Certificates of participation, one for DPWH Region XIII on October 4, 2022, one for DPWH Region X on October 6, 2022, and one DPWH Region XI on October 25, 2022.
Two photos show Arch. Eustaquio making a presentation to the Training Participants, one photo shows Arch. Eustaquio posing for photos with the other Resource Persons and some of the Training Participants.

09/10/2022

Thank you Chapter President Arch. Carolyn A. Camaro, UAP and the officers and members of the UAP Qatar Chapter for inviting me to be Resource Speaker on the topic: "The Significance of BP344 (The Accessibility Law) and Conducting Accessibility Audits" on the occasion of their 12th Founding Anniversary and First General Membership Meeting - CPD Seminar today, September 30, 2022 in Hybrid format (Face to Face and Virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing).

08/10/2022

Thank you Hon. Sec. Manuel M. Bonoan for the opportunity to share my knowledge and experience about Conducting Accessibility Audits to check for compliance with Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 (BP344) or the Accessibility Law to the Architect and Engineers of DPWH Region XIII held at the DPWH Operations Room, 2nd Floor, DPWH Head Office, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila yesterday, October 4, 2022.

09/01/2021

Having a disability does not make a person disabled. There are endless possibilities to what persons with disabilities can accomplish and it all begins with making the built environment accessible and fully compliant to BP344.

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24/12/2020

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