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Gardens designed for people with disabilities need very special consideration. Whilst communial gardens must cater for all needs, gardens for the individual can have the advantage of being designed to meet specific requirements.
Whilst for example paving for limited mobility need to be non-slip and even, for visual imparment changes in texture can indicate changes in location. Although raised beds may be excellent for some forms of disability they may obscure views for wheelchair users.
Traditionally these gardens use sensory planting, trickling water features and tactile sculptures. Special consideration may be paid to the selection of trees to attract bird song to the garden. |
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● Ramps and handrails
● Specialised benches
● Flat coping for sitting and working
● Summer house or shelter from elements
● Tactile features
● Specialised water features
● Nesting boxes
● Scented trees and planting
● Wind chimes
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