Improving accessibility of water and sanitation facilities

by (author unknown), Blue Gold, European Water Partnership Blog on Jan 15, 2008

Improving accessibility of water and sanitation facilities for physically vulnerable people in low-income countries


This 3-day introductory course will examine the range of ways that water and sanitation facilities in low-income countries can be designed, adapted and delivered to make them more user-friendly to the maximum range of users. This might include frail older people, disabled people, small children, pregnant women and people who are sick, including people living with HIV/AIDS.


Participants will improve their understanding of

The obstacles and challenges facing physically vulnerable people in accessing and using water and sanitation facilities;

Possible approaches, including technical solutions and service delivery processes, to address these issues;

Plans and practical starting points for implementation to improve inclusion.


Dates: 17th - 19th March, 2008

Place: WEDC, Loughborough University, UK

For more information see: wedc.Lboro.ac.uk/education/short_courses_iawsfpvp.php

Or contact WEDC on or phone: +44 (0)1509 223412