Evaluation of University Campuses for Physical Accessibility

Accessibility is an important part of urban mobility public policy and one of the priorities of inclusive public spaces for all members of society. Increasing accessibility in campus areas is also a prerequisite for ensuring equality of opportunity among all students in higher education institutions. Since campus spaces are disadvantageous in terms of accessibility, disabled students generally cannot benefit from educational opportunities equally and cannot participate in campus life. Universities should be trailblazing in their support of and actions to guarantee equal opportunities for everyone in society, including students, since they are regarded as premier institutions in a city when it comes to their contributions to the social, cultural, economic, political, and technological development of the nation. In this study, the current accessibility status of Siirt University Kezer Campus and the buildings within the campus for disabled students was investigated. As a result of the findings, existing accessibility problems in the campus area were identified and priority areas that needed improvement were identified. The ultimate aim of the study is to reveal the spatial accessibility possibilities of the facilities and buildings in the campus area, to identify deficiencies within the scope of relevant standards and to determine the areas that need to be improved first. The result is to create a campus that is accessible in every sense.