The Building and Construction Authority in Singapore announced a revised building code to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities, the elderly, and nursing mothers, with improvements including wheelchair-accessible entrances, larger lift cars, more grab bars in toilet cubicles, and standardized lactation rooms. The Code also includes features such as tactile ground surface indicators for the visually impaired and enhanced signage for those who are hard-of-hearing. The revision, resulting from a review committee formed in 2023, aims to create a more inclusive built environment in Singapore by incorporating universal design concepts and addressing the needs of various user groups.
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Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira clinches 200m silver at Asian Athletics Championships
Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Shanti Pereira narrowly missed defending her title, finishing second in the women's 200m final at the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea with a time of 22.98s, just 0.01s behind China's Chen Yujie. Additionally, Pereira and her teammates set a new national record in the women's 4x100m relay, clocking 44.66s. Earlier, Pereira won silver in the 100m, showcasing her talent despite previous injury setbacks affecting her performance...
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