Architectural Barriers to People with Disabilities in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions: A Case Study of Jos

Abstract

The architectural design of most tertiary institutions in Nigeria does not put into cognisance the needs and requirements of the people with disability thereby, becoming greater barrier to such people. This study examined the basic architectural barriers that stand as obstacles to making people with disability adaptable to the academic built environment. The disabled, within the academic environment have to be assisted to transverse physical barriers such as; changes in levels, access to facilities and circulation space within buildings The paper suggests the incorporation of the disabled requirements into the norms of planning and design policies. Emphasis should be placed on providing a dear, obstruction-free, level and wide path for the convenience of all users of the academic environment.