Abstract
The article examines the problem of accessibility of objects of social infrastructure of the Kola Peninsula for disabled people. The study was based on the method of monitoring the state of infrastructure in 13 settlements of the region, in which 701 objects were examined for accessibility for the disabled. As a result of observation, the objects were divided into accessible, conditionally accessible and inaccessible; accessibility indices were calculated for different areas of activity. The study revealed uneven processes of creating an accessible environment in the Kola North, depending on the type of settlements and the location of objects. Most of the accessible infrastructure facilities are located in cities on central streets and are aimed at access mainly for people with musculoskeletal disorders. Social protection institutions, banks and post offices provide access for people with disabilities best of all. In other areas of activity, objects are only partially accessible.
Highlights
In Russia, regular measures are currently being held to ensure conditions for the independent lifestyle of people with disabilities.The environment has a key role in the daily life of the disabled persons
An inaccessible environment divides and segregates people depending on the presence and absence of access to social infrastructure
This study aims to identify infrastructural barriers to disability by determining the condition and level of accessibility of social environment facilities using the example of one of the Russian regions
Summary
In Russia, regular measures are currently being held to ensure conditions for the independent lifestyle of people with disabilities. The environment has a key role in the daily life of the disabled persons. This was stated back in 1982 in the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, by its resolution 37/52. The environment determines the measure of self-realization of these people and affects their quality and lifestyle, daily practices and relationships with other fellow citizens. In this regard, this study aims to identify infrastructural barriers to disability by determining the condition and level of accessibility of social environment facilities using the example of one of the Russian regions. From how much the society takes into account the need for participation in it of people with disabilities, one can judge the state of inclusive processes and the observance of legally established human rights in it
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