The Research of Universal Design for Barrier-Free Restroom in Junior High School

• Main Author: 戴文玲
• Other Authors: 楊梅芝
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2011
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/80282580316312387228

碩士 === 國立彰化師範大學 === 特殊教育學系所 === 99 === The object of this study was to explore whether the space of barrier-free restroom in junior high school fits the principles of“Universal Design”. The study contained 24 junior high school situated in Chiayi county. Measurements for the total 38 barrier-free restrooms was based on auditing sheet of junior high school status of barrier-free restroom. Furthermore, the researcher interviewed directors of general affairs of five junior high schools. In order to realize the status of the facilities for barrier-free restroom completely, the researcher also discussed the unfriendly problems existed on campus. Based on the research and its conclusion , practical advices were suggested for the leading organizations of education and school administrations to help with their establishing and improving the design for barrier-free restrooms. According to the statistic results and interview data, conclusion and results obtained as follows: 1. The set ratio of barrier-free restroom is 100%. The overall facilities for the barrier-free restrooms reaches 29.9 %, the small-scaled schools are prior to large-scaled schools , large scaled schools are prior to medium-scaled schools. 2. According to the evaluation result, the best of facilities for the barrier-free restrooms are entrance aisle space ,width and its floor ( smooth , slide proof , door-barrier free ) All the thirty eight barrier-free restrooms are passed, the worst part of facilities for the barrier-free restrooms are help ring, urinal and clothe hook, the three items which don’t pass are requested improvement the most. 3. According to the score on auditing sheet for barrier-free restroom, mostly ranged from 50 ~59 . For the score 60 or above, the small-scaled schools occupy the highest proportion. And the facilities for the barrier-free restroom are prior to those which are founded before July 1st, 2008. 4. Only one of respondents felt the usage rate for barrier-free restroom is high and felt no difficulty while maintaining it. 5. Seven of thirty-eight evaluated barrier-free restrooms were locked with two to three units in different scaled schools respectively. And half of the respondents advocate to open the restrooms. However, half of them do not. 6. In addition to grant, visit, seminar, checklist, still the respondents expect to have professionals to guide and instruct the barrier-free facility related affairs.