The investigation of the physical accessibility of people with acondroplasia through residences

The concept of accessibility is an essential element for the person to participate in social life and adapt more quickly, and it has a very important place for people with disabilities. People with disabilities have difficulty in adapting to social life, the environment, cultural activities, education and even their personal lives before that. Today, social activities and solidarity campaigns for people with disabilities have an important place, but these studies are not sufficient yet. Achondroplasia in the disabled group, or people with abnormal shortness of illness, become introverted individuals who cannot focus on social life and the environment due to the physical difficulties they experience in their homes. This study, based on a literature review was conducted. The purpose of this thesis, which consists of seven chapters, is explained as an examination of the physical accessibility of people with achondroplasia through residences. It is aimed to reveal how national and international disability standards are reflected to the residences for people with achondroplasia on the selected subject example. In the introduction, the purpose, method and scope of the thesis are specified. In the second part, the regulations about the definition of the disabled, the classification of the disabled and the disabled have been examined. In the third part, achondroplasia is defined. In the fourth section, the definition and types of housing, the academic studies and resources related to the indoor properties of the houses are examined. In the fifth section, it examines the definition, importance, scope, legislation and concepts of physical accessibility. In the sixth section, academic studies and resources related to the physical accessibility of the disabled are examined. In the light of the information obtained as a result of the literature research conducted in the seventh and last part, suggestions are made to make the housing life of people with achondroplasia accessible. Keywords: achondroplasia, housing, accessibility, disability, physical accessibility, housing accessibility, interior design