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Physical Environments
Supportive, Welcoming and Healing Environments
Many of us go through our days with little attention to the physical environment but for many people that experience disabilities, it is impossible to ignore the physical environment. The goal is to create environments that truly enable any person to feel more confident, comfortable, and welcome.
Resources
A good starting place for understanding obligation for barrier removal is Checklist for Existing Facilities, Version 2.1. In addition, see Addressing Your Responsibilities for more information about legal responsibilities relative to the design of the physical environment.
In This Section
This section includes information on types of physical space and different conditions that effect the surrounding environment.
