Building by Use: Public Buildings

Legislative Buildings

Debate and legislative spaces must ensure equitable participation through accessible raised platforms for speakers, reserved seating in press and audience areas, and hearing assistance systems in meeting rooms. Additionally, accessibility must extend to all public and administrative areas, ensuring that documents and official resources are available in accessible formats for individuals with disabilities.

Parliament with accessible seating and podium, with hearing loop systems. documents generated in parliament public and accessible.
  • Accessible raised platforms for speakers in debate spaces.
  • Press and audience areas with accessible seating.
  • Installation of hearing assistance systems in meeting rooms and legislative sessions.
  • Accessible routes to all public and administrative areas of the building.
  • Accessible and adapted public documents, also in different languages.
  • Diverse representation of users.
  • To facilitate work-life balance, spaces for caregivers of speakers (and workers)
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