International Best Practices in Universal Design: A Global Review is based on the extremely successful and popular International Best Practices in Universal Design: A comparative study, a document currently being used in over 40 countries for the design and retrofit of the built environment. This research builds on the first study conducted in 2000. This NEW research document contains comparisons of building codes and standards from developing countries, those undergoing rebuilding and countries in the developed world. Included in the comparison is the CAN/CSA B651-04 “Accessibility of the Built Environment”, the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the accessibility codes from countries including Spain, Mexico, Sweden, Ireland, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Africa, Singapore and Lebanon. The study's Panel of Experts includes: Eduardo Alvarez Andres Balcazar Pierre Legault Elisabet Svensson Riadh R. Tappuni C. J. walsh Production of the document was coordinated by Betty Dion in association with The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) In Partnership with: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Treasury Board of Canada Human Resources and Social Development Canada Rehabilitation International The Swedish Agency for Disability Policy National Disability Authority of Ireland English, French and Alternative Formats (DAISY format) available in CD. There are limited printed versions. To Order: Tel. 613.725.0566 (Canada) order@bdel.ca www.bdel.ca