THE PROBLEM OF ADAPTING THE ARCHITECTURAL ENVIRONMENT TO THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY AND THE CONCEPT OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN
An analysis of the important issues of adaptation of the architectural environment to the needs of low - mobility groups of the population (herein after-MGP) is carried out. The legal and bibliographic base of this issue is considered, various features of the problem are described, and the main approaches to adapting the architectural environment for MGP in the concept of universal design are outlined. The concept of universal design was also characterized by the basic principles of its operation. The purpose of the work was to update this issue and increase its significance. The formation of an environment that is accessible to MGP is an important component of the state's policy in the field of social development and social security, the practical effect of which is aimed at providing MGP with appropriate opportunities for other citizens in all spheres of life. International agreements and Russian legislation determine the importance of establishing and maintaining proper conditions for the full development of MGP abilities and their consolidation into society. An estimated indicator of this type of political activity is the accessibility of the environment for MGP, including urban planning (architectural), represented by residential premises, transport, public buildings, street territories, equipment, and communications.