Building by Use: Education Center

Ergonomic and Inclusive Furniture

Furniture should be comfortable and adaptable for users with diverse abilities. Seating arrangements should allow students with mobility challenges to be comfortable. Furniture should be easy to use for people of all abilities. Tables and chairs should be at an appropriate height for wheelchair users and individuals of different sizes. Students with hearing impairments should be seated in the front rows to facilitate lip reading.

  • Use tables and chairs at accessible heights.
  • Position students with hearing impairments for optimal visual contact.
  • Ensure storage units are easily reachable.
  • Table and chair legs should have felt protectors.
  • Game tables should not exceed 85 cm in height.
  • Students with hearing impairments should sit in the front rows to maintain visual contact and facilitate lip reading.
  • If tables are arranged in a “U” shape, students with hearing impairments should be seated as close as possible to the teacher.
  • Chairs should be at least 44 cm in height to allow students with mobility difficulties to sit and stand comfortably.
  • Cupboards should be placed near walls and extend to the floor, allowing visually impaired individuals and cane users to detect them easily.
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