Building Accessibility | BSI Documentary for World Standards Day

Why are accessibility standards important? How do standards help designers? How can we make the World Wide Web wider? With a new documentary on accessibility, BSI Group provides some answers to the many questions on building accessibility and web accessibility.
This is how the world's first national standards body has chosen to celebrate World Standards Day on 14 October. This year's global message is 'Standards make the world accessible for all'.
"People have different needs and abilities", says BSI Film Producer Sofie Sandell. "In this video we want to give them a voice to make sure that their needs are heard and fulfilled thanks to standards".
The documentary touches on several aspects of accessibility, from buildings to websites. The key messages are: If people don't have access to buildings, transport and the web they are locked out from society; standards create opportunities for an active life for all.
BSI Group has always been committed to establishing and supporting standards which promote the availability of products and services to all consumers, regardless of their disability or impairment.
"Accessibility has become an increasing focus for BSI, recognizing that many of us may at some stage suffer from physical, visual or audio impairment," explains BSI Director of Standards Mike Low. "Be it our homes, our offices, places of recreation or key tools such as computers, the web or phones, it is essential that we are all able to make use of them. By bringing together all the interested parties -- the public, industry representative groups and regulators -- we are now building a very successful suite of standards tools to achieve better and affordable accessibility".
Buildings. BSI's accessible buildings standard is one of the first and the most advanced accessibility standards in the world (BS 8300) and has been developed by the construction industry in partnership with disability groups. Its reach extends beyond disabled access to inclusive design which means it encompasses the needs of other disadvantaged groups like the elderly and children. It is now used in the design of all public buildings and spaces in the UK and has brought about a fundamental improvement in access, enabling disabled people to benefit equally from all public services, ranging from hospitals to libraries.
Web. Web accessibility is one of the key highlights of this year's World Standards Day. Together with top experts in the field, BSI Group is at the leading edge of delivering solutions in web accessibility. The team is currently working on a new standard (BS 8878) which is due to be published next month and which promises to make a big impact on the way people will be able to access the web.
For more information on BSI standards on Buildings Accessibility and Web Accessibility please contact Chiara Carella, PR Manager, BSI Group, at [e-mail].
Key Topics Covered
- Importance of accessibility standards in buildings and the web
- Insights from industry experts and BSI representatives
- The impact of standards on inclusive design and accessibility for all
Highlights
- BSI's role in establishing advanced accessibility standards (BS 8300, BS 8878)
- The benefits of inclusive design for disabled, elderly, and disadvantaged groups
- Efforts to improve web accessibility with upcoming standards
🔗 Learn More About BSI Standards: www.bsigroup.com
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Discover the importance of accessibility standards in buildings and web design with insights from industry experts.
🔗 Learn More About BSI Standards: www.bsigroup.com
Key Takeaways:
The role of BSI in advancing accessibility standards.
Benefits of inclusive design for all, including disabled, elderly, and disadvantaged groups.
Efforts to improve web accessibility with upcoming standards.
Have questions or thoughts on accessibility standards? Drop them in the comments below! 👇

[@mariaebbeskog2119]

Thanks for the subtitles

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[@SteveDolesch]

There are no Braille lettering on elevator buttons as here in Canada! Weird! I'm not a blind person but I would think Briitish would have them. That is no 'inclusive design' as one says in the video. Thumbs down for the British!