WEDC short course on accessibility of water and sanitation

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.