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Access barriers for individuals with impairments in the UK 2011

Share of common barriers to accessing buildings for adults with impairments in the United Kingdom in 2011

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