Part II of the Act of 1999 is amended by inserting the following Chapter after Chapter I:

"Chapter IA Centre for Excellence in Universal Design

19A. Interpretation.

In this Chapter -

‘the Centre’ shall be construed in accordance with section 19B;

‘environment’, in relation to any area, means any buildings and any public places in that area and any products used, services provided and systems (including electronic systems) available for operation in that area;

‘public place’ means any place to which the public has access whether as of right or by permission and whether subject to or free of charge;

‘universal design’ -

(a) means the design and composition of an environment so that it may be accessed, understood and used -

(i) to the greatest practicable extent,

(ii) in the most independent and natural manner possible,

(iii) in the widest possible range of situations, and

(iv) without the need for adaptation, modification, assistive devices or specialised solutions,

by persons of any age or size or having any particular physical, sensory, mental health or intellectual ability or disability,

and