FUNCTIONAL INTERIORS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS 4(2+2)

Lesson 23 : Housing for the Visually Impaired

Introduction

The need for a special housing for the blind should be judged against the objective of blind welfare and the design should be as a determent to him to regain his confidence in leading a normal life. Any unusual design features should be kept to minimum. Because blind people function efficiently by relying on memory the following design guidelines are important.