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Accessible - Paths

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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Image:paths3.png|thumb|left|160px|This man walks along a path guided by a string.]]

|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Image:paths1.png|thumb|left|280px|]]

|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Image:paths2.png|thumb|left|280px|]]

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{| style="border: 2px solid #DB87C9;"
|<font size="3">'''Suitable for:''' everyone, especially users with a visual impairment and with physical impairments, including wheelchair users.</font>
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|width="20%|'''Construction'''<br>
|width="20%|'''Advantages'''<br>
|width="20%|'''Disadvantages '''<br>
|width="20%|'''Improvements / variations'''<br>
|width="20%|'''Cost / labour'''<br>
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|style="background-color: #EDEDED;"|Guide string from house to latrine and bath shelter
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* Easy to construct
* Simple to maintain
* Suitable for users with a visual impairment
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* Regular maintenance needed
* String must be carefully positioned so it is not a hazard to other users
|Path could be lined with painted rocks or landmark posts
|Low
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|style="background-color: #EDEDED;"|Clear, level path, lined with rocks
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* Can be made according to budget
* Suitable for users with visual and physical impairments, including wheelchair users
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* Rocks are easily moved or dislodged, which could cause a trip hazard
* Maintenance would include regular repositioning of the rocks
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* Paint rocks white or a bright colour to increase visibility
|Low
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|style="background-color: #EDEDED;"|Landmark posts made from local materials
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* Can be made according to budget
* Easy to construct using local materials
* Provides guidance for users with a visual impairment
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* Posts must be firm, and positioned so they are not a hazard to others
* Regular maintenance needed to check posts are stable
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* Posts can be painted/marked with a bright colour to increase visibility
* Use alternative materials, e.g. rocks, or existing features, e.g. trees
|Low to medium
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