JACCES: Journal of accessibility and design for all
Journal of Accessibility and Design for All emerges from the sum of the visions of both institutions, the Fundación ONCE and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya-BarcelonaTech. It aims to be the meeting point between knowledge and social reality, offering a framework for discussion in which science and society could incorporate their needs and opportunities to ensure equal opportunities for all people through progress.
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A participatory qualitative analysis of barriers of public transport by persons with disabilities from seven European cities
(2021-11-30)
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Open AccessAlthough there is literature published by a considerable number of scientific publications regarding disability and transport, the affected persons are only very rarely involved in the research. The paper presents the ... -
Tactile paving surfaces at bus stops : The need of homogeneous technical solutions for accessible tourism
(2021-11-30)
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Open AccessAccessible tourism promotes the right of all citizens to visit places and experience tourism. Therefore, universal accessibility must exist within the tourism value chain, where the public transport system is an important ... -
The symbolism of the door knocker "Hand of Fatima" : A proposal of sensory tourist experiences in the city of Lagos
(2021-11-30)
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Open AccessThe advantages of applying a multi-sensorial approach to the experimentation of objects, historical sites and heritage practices have been widely discussed and applied, especially in the sphere of the sensory tourist ... -
Measuring economic benefits of accessible spaces to achieve 'meaningful' access in the built environment : A review of recent literature
(2021-11-30)
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Open AccessThe level of accessibility in the built environment in most cities is still far from optimal. To enable people with a wide range of abilities to fully participate in social and economic activities, a more holistic change ... -
The developing definition of universal design
(2021-11-30)
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Open AccessA review of scholarly work indicates a shift in the definition of universal design. Originally, the focus was placed on physical access to the built environment through design innovations that, while small in scale, resulted ... -
Insights from an inaugural eight-month interprofessional collaborative co-design educational experience between occupational therapy and industrial design
(2021-05-31)
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Open AccessThe design of the built environment greatly impacts how all types of individuals and populations actively participate in their daily lives. Lack of access in the built environment for disabled populations remains a daily ... -
Built environment accessibility in the eastern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as seen by persons with disabilities
(2021-05-31)
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Open AccessAccording to the World Health Organization, the rights of persons with disabilities (PwD) worldwide are limited by social and physical barriers that prohibit their full participation in society. Built environment barriers ... -
Analysis of the educational spaces and universal design : The case study of Duzce University faculty of art, design and architecture campus
(2021-05-31)
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Open AccessEducation should be an equal distance with everyone, the educational environment as a second lecturer is responsible for supporting equality and should present inclusive characteristics. This study is carried out to evaluate ... -
Birdwatching and birding by ear : An accessible and inclusive tourism proposal for the city of Lagos
(2021-05-31)
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Open AccessAccessible tourism goes beyond the physical dimension, associating services with sensory experiences, considering the specificities of people with disabilities. Birdwatching and birding by ear can be a good example of an ... -
People with intellectual disabilities and their health care utilization in Korea : A study using the Korea welfare panel study (KOWEPS)
(2021-05-31)
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Open AccessEmpirical studies on health care utilization by people with disabilities are rare in South Korea. There exist even fewer studies that examine health care utilization by people with intellectual disabilities and that compare ... -
Semi-automatic retractable handrail utilizing opening/closing movement of sliding door supporting elderly people to walk independently
(2021-05-31)
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Open AccessThe purpose of this research is to install a handrail on the sliding doors used in hospitals and nursing facilities to support senior and people with disabilities to walk by themselves. The semi-automatic lifting equipment ... -
Website accessibility of travel agents : An evaluation using web diagnostic tools
(2020-11-30)
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Open AccessTravel agents (TA) play an important role in the tourism system, providing information and intermediating the purchase of tourism products. The relevance of these players is higher to the accessible tourism market, due to ...
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