The data shows the share of common barriers to accessing building for adults with impairments in the UK in 2011. Approximately 44% of individuals with an impairment stated that their largest barrier to accessing buildings was actually moving around the building due to stairs, doors or narrow corridors. 23% of individuals said the largest barrier they faced was inadequate lifts or escalators.
Stairs, doors or narrow corridors | 44 |
A health conidtion, illness or impairment | 39 |
A disability | 32 |
Inadequate lifts or escalators | 23 |
Lack of ramps/handrails | 22 |
Parking problems | 21 |
Bathroom facilitieis (location, layout, size) | 17 |
Foothpath design and surfaces | 15 |
Transport to the building | 14 |
Lack of help or assistance | 13 |