Recommendations

Following the assessment, the following priorities and recommendations were identified to enhance the accessibility of UN Premises:

- Implement clear and visibly marked directional signage, including braille.

- Ensure consistent layout of workstations and obstacle-free rooms.

- Provide ramps or transition strips for different flooring levels.

- Improve lighting conditions.

- Enhance staff preparation for, and understanding of, interactions with persons with disabilities.

- Promote a human-centered approach to engaging with individuals with disabilities.

- Incorporate safety and comfort considerations in interactions.

- Disseminate knowledge on various types of disabilities.

- Provide safe spaces or quiet rooms for individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health conditions.

- Offer emergency and employee training to facilitate basic interactions with persons with disabilities.

- Install portable ramps and tactile indicators.

- Add braille markings to elevator control buttons.

- Implement voice and vibration alarm systems for emergencies.

- Modify disability restrooms to meet proper size standards.

- Install ramps with handrails, especially at building entrances.

- Design accessible parking for people with disabilities.

- Consider replacing doors with sliding mechanisms to enhance access for wheelchair users.