After successful completion of the course, students are able to

• define the terms "accessibility" and "people with mobility impairments"
• understand the fundamentals of accessible design of public spaces
• apply basic norms and regulations related to accessibility
• apply the Mobility for All (MofA) method
• evaluate transportation stations/stops and street spaces for accessibility using the MofA method
• develop improvement proposals for existing transportation stations and street spaces regarding accessibility

• Introduction to the topic - People with disabilities and people with mobility restrictions
• Basics of accessible design of public spaces
• Planning fundamentals, regulations, and standards
• Accessibility at the Wiener Linien (bus, tram, and subway stations)
• Accessibility at the Wiener Linien
• Accessibility at ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG
• Introduction to the Mobility for All Method (MofA) to evaluate accessibility
• Evaluation of transportation stations and street spaces regarding accessibility
• Development of improvement proposals for existing transportation stations and street spaces regarding accessibility
• Site visit to a transportation station

We use various interactive settings and teaching methods to facilitate effective learning. These include lectures, discussions, and group activities.

Thursday, 09:00-10.30

Discussion and presentation of the group work