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Cape Town’s built environment was designed and constructed with no reference to the needs of people with disabilities and the ageing population (Davies, 2013; Thompson 2013). It continued to perpetuate the social and attitudinal barriers toward disabilities despite recent attempts and policies at improving accessibility (Daniels, 2013; Opperman, 2013, Mycroft, 2013). There are few buildings in Cape Town that are accessible but most of them are restricted to institutional typologies. In addition, the research focus is further motivated by the following points: * There is a lack of relevant and updated resources on Universal Design in South Africa compared to First World countries (Davies; 2013; Lehohla, 2005; Opperman, 2013; Thompson; 2013). * The recently updated section of the National Building Regulation SANS 10400, Part S: Facilities for persons with disabilities, is a significant advancement for the rights of people with disabilities. 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