TY  - JOUR
T1  - A Study on Environmental Development to Improve Occupational
Performances of the Disabled: A Case Study of Major
Retail and Wholesale Companies in Bangkok
AU - Pruettikomon, Soraj AU - Louhapensan, Chaturong AU - Cheausuwantavee, Tavee 
JO  - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
VL  - 12
IS  - 18
SP  - 4681
EP  - 4686
PY  - 2017
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-949x
DO  - jeasci.2017.4681.4686
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2017.4681.4686
KW  - People with physical disabilities
KW  -environment and facilities for the disabled
KW  -universal design
KW  -office furniture
KW  -workplace
KW  -work efficiency
KW  -retail and wholesale companies
AB  - This research aims to alleviate problems of environments and facilities of people with disabilities in
retail and wholesale companies within the area of Bangkok, Thailand by applying the concept of universal
design to enhance their environments. The objectives of this research are to study environments and facilities
of people with disabilities to design and efficiently improve occupational performances of them in companies.
This research used a mixed-method approach (qualitative-quantitative research). The research instruments of
the study are interviews, questionnaires and observations. The data are analyzed to help figure out the solution
to improve those two aspects for people with disabilities. The needs of people with physical disabilities in
workplace are mostly stair climbing, passage ways and the need of suitable desks. They prefer metal, wood and
leather material with interest in square shape. The need to improve electronic device switches is also expressed.
Regarding office equipment, the improvement of storages, retrieving of items from high places and easier usages
of staples, pencils, pens and paper punches could be highly appreciated. The findings are used in developing
and designing furniture to efficiently improve occupational performances and correspond to the true needs of
people with disabilities.
ER  -