Suan Dusit University (SDU) places a strong emphasis on Universal Design principles to foster an inclusive learning environment where all individuals—including students, staff, the elderly, and persons with disabilities—can access and utilize university spaces equitably. Guided by the concept of Sustainable Development and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, the university is committed to ensuring that its facilities promote safety, accessibility, and human dignity for all members of the community.
The university’s design and construction of accessible facilities are based on internationally recognized Universal Design Principles, ensuring usability and comfort for people of all physical abilities. The core principles implemented by SDU include:
1. Equitability – Facilities and spaces are designed to provide equal usability without segregation or exclusion. Examples include wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms, and clearly visible wayfinding signage.
2. Flexibility – Buildings and equipment are designed to accommodate various physical conditions and needs, such as handrails, low-positioned elevator buttons, and wheelchair turning zones.
3. Simplicity and Understanding – Information and visual communication systems are designed to be intuitive and universally understandable, with international symbols and Braille signage to support persons with visual impairments.
4. Energy Conservation (Effort Reduction) – Pathways, doors, and general spatial layouts are ergonomically designed to minimize physical exertion and facilitate ease of movement for all users.
Suan Dusit University ensures compliance with the Ministerial Regulation on Facilities in Buildings for Persons with Disabilities, the Elderly, and People with Reduced Mobility, providing comprehensive accessibility across all major university buildings. This includes: Ramps and elevators in all main facilities; Accessible restrooms; Tactile paving for the visually impaired; Braille signage; and Reserved parking spaces for persons with disabilities and elderly individuals. These accessible facilities not only enhance physical accessibility but also embody the university’s core value of “Leaving No One Behind”, a fundamental principle of the Sustainable Development Goals.
SDU’s accessible infrastructure continues to be upgraded and maintained regularly to ensure that all students and staff can live, study, and work on campus safely and inclusively—both physically and socially. This initiative highlights Suan Dusit University’s role as a “University for Equality and Sustainability”, dedicated to developing inclusive infrastructure and services that promote equity, dignity, and full participation for everyone.
For more information, visit: https://www.dusit.ac.th/home/universal-design
Summary
Suan Dusit University (SDU) has implemented accessible facilities based on Universal Design principles to ensure equitable access for all students, staff, and visitors, including persons with disabilities and the elderly. The facilities are designed around four core principles—Equitability, Flexibility, Simplicity and Understanding, and Energy Conservation—and comply with Thailand’s Ministerial Regulation on Facilities for Persons with Disabilities and the Elderly. Key features include ramps, elevators, tactile paving, Braille signage, accessible restrooms, and reserved parking. These developments reinforce SDU’s commitment to “Leave No One Behind,” promoting inclusivity and positioning the university as a University for Equality and Sustainability.
สรุป
มหาวิทยาลัยสวนดุสิต (SDU) ดำเนินการออกแบบสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกตามหลัก Universal Design เพื่อให้ทุกคนสามารถเข้าถึงพื้นที่ได้อย่างเท่าเทียม โดยเฉพาะผู้พิการและผู้สูงอายุ ภายใต้แนวคิด 4 หลัก ได้แก่ ความเสมอภาค ความยืดหยุ่น ความเรียบง่ายต่อความเข้าใจ และการทุ่นแรงกาย ทั้งยังปฏิบัติตาม กฎกระทรวงว่าด้วยสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกสำหรับผู้พิการและผู้สูงอายุ อย่างครบถ้วน เช่น ทางลาด ลิฟต์ พื้นผิวเตือน ป้ายอักษรเบรลล์ ห้องน้ำและที่จอดรถสำหรับผู้พิการ การดำเนินงานนี้สะท้อนถึงพันธกิจ “ไม่ทิ้งใครไว้ข้างหลัง” และบทบาทของ SDU ในฐานะ มหาวิทยาลัยแห่งความเสมอภาคและความยั่งยืน (University for Equality and Sustainability)