Barrierefjerner

Barrierefjerner is a Danish term used to describe a person, organization, or instrument aimed at removing barriers to participation for people with disabilities or other groups facing accessibility challenges. The expression is used in discussions about architecture, urban planning, product and service design, and digital accessibility; it does not refer to a single standardized job title, but to a broad set of activities intended to improve openness and inclusivity.

Physical barrier removal refers to modifying built environments to improve mobility and independence, such as removing steps, widening doorways, installing ramps and lifts, installing accessible toilets, improving wayfinding, and providing tactile or high-contrast cues. In many cases, barrierefjerner work is carried out by architects, builders, and accessibility contractors in collaboration with end users and authorities.

Information and digital barrier removal covers making communications, websites, and products usable by people with diverse abilities. This includes alternative text for images, keyboard navigation, readable typography, and plain language.

Social and organizational barrier removal involves policy work, training, and advocacy to address attitudinal and institutional obstacles that impede participation in education, employment, and public life.

See also: accessibility, barrier-free design, universal design, inclusive design. The term is most commonly used in Danish-language contexts and may appear in corporate, municipal, or non-profit settings to describe efforts to create more inclusive environments.