Universal Design, Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodation
A training manual for architects and students
- Authors
- Narek Minassian and Suren Maghakyan, President of Full Life NGO
- Initiated by
- UNFPA Armenia
- Date
- Presented on 25 September 2026 at NUACA
The manual continues the work begun in 2023 with a pilot course for nearly 150 architecture students at the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia. It translates academic engagement and regulatory standards into an everyday guide for architects, builders and local municipalities.
At the end of the launch event, the manual was gifted to the NUACA university library. Anna Barfyan, Programme Manager at UNFPA Armenia, guided the project throughout.
How the manual is structured
- Strategic approaches. Core values and a comprehensive framework for inclusive spaces.
- Standards and benchmarks. Minimum parameters to ensure compliance.
- Applied ideas. Adaptable design solutions for inspiration rather than rigid templates.
