Dubrovnik by Wheelchair

The paper followed the UN Implementation checklist that consisted of a 19-point scale divided into four groups to determine the accessibility of four public locations in Dubrovnik. The locations were assessed in the groups of obstruction, street furniture, pathways and curbs, and parking facilities. The locations were randomly picked in the area and all serve the general public, which means that all should be accessible by any individual. The highest compliance result was obtained at Lapad Bay Beach (89%) and the lowest score appeared at Elementary School Mokosica (42%). To test the architect’s attitudes toward designing an accessible environment, a questionnaire was distributed to eight local architects in Dubrovnik regarding their previous knowledge and current practice in the professional field. Results show that accessible environments are built only when they are required, but also that all the needs of the disabled are not taken into account. Environments are designed to be accessible by wheelchair, but others disabilities are not concerned by law, education, or practice