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Accessibility for Victorians (Australia)

This pdf document maps a timeline for a city to implement universal design principles in 15 years; in this case in Victoria, Australia. It looks briefly at the demographic of people with disabilities and states ten accessibility guiding principles and thirty strategic recommendations that can be implemented city-wide for all the citizens. The document serves as an example for other municipalities.

Disability Advisory Council of Victoria

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