barrier-free development
nounUK /ˈbæriə friː dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /ˈbæriər friː dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
Barrier-free development means building places so everyone, including people with disabilities, can use them easily.
The new park is an example of barrier-free development because it has ramps and smooth paths for wheelchairs.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of removing physical obstacles from buildings and public spaces.
Barrier-free development made the library entrance easy to enter for everyone.
3. Planning that ensures services and facilities are open to all people equally.
Barrier-free development helped the community center serve more visitors.
4. Design of products and environments usable by people with a wide range of abilities.
Barrier-free development guided the team to create easy-to-use buttons and signs.