4th Capsule Course on NBC 2016- Accessibility in Buildings held at NITS (BIS) Noida

Dear Accessibility Enthusiasts,

This is further to our earlier post dated 13 Aug 2024 inviting the interested stakeholders and candidates to the 4th Capsule course. We are happy to report that the 4th Capsule course was successfully held during 22-23 August 2024 at the National Institute of Training for Standardization, Noida (NITS) Noida. 

CABE Foundation has been contributing  to this series of consecutive capsule courses conducted by the Bureau of Indian Standards at NITS focusing on accessibility.  

Fig. Participants and Faculty gathered for the 4th Capsule Course on
NBC 2016 - Accessibility in Buildings and Built Environment

Participants

The two-day course attracted a wide range of participants, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of accessibility and universal design. Among the attendees were:

1. Academic Researchers in the area of universal design and inclusion.

Fig. Mr. TD Dhariyal taking the session
on legal policy

3. Access auditors and their teams comprising architects, engineers, and volunteers.

4. Architects, engineers, builders, and contractors interested in integrating accessibility standards into their projects.

5. Nodal Officers and Technical Officers dealing with implementation of RPWD Act 2016 in their office campuses.

Highlights

Fig. Few participants posing for a selfie
with Mr. Subhash C. Vashishth

Throughout the two days, participants engaged in comprehensive discussions on various aspects of accessibility in buildings and the built environment. The course covered key topics from the National Building Code 2016, practical approaches to implementing accessibility standards, and strategies for retrofitting existing buildings to enhance their usability for persons with disabilities and diverse user groups. 

Fig. A Participant receiving Certificate of Completion 

The focus of the faculty was to emphasize that universal design based built environment was the new writing on the wall and we must be early adopters of this, both- as professionals and as users. Certificates were distributed after the training program.

Way ahead

The success of this course demonstrates the growing recognition of the importance of accessibility and universal design in India's construction and urban planning sectors. It also highlights the collaborative efforts of government bodies, NGOs, and industry professionals in working towards a more inclusive built environment.

- Stay tuned to our blog for more updates on our training programs and initiatives aimed at promoting accessibility and inclusion in built environments.