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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Curb ramp and accessibility element upgrade prioritization: A literature review and analysis of multi-state survey data
(2022-05-31)
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Open AccessCurb ramps are a universally beneficial element of the built environment, providing improved access for all users. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires compliant ramps to be installed with new construction ... -
Sonification of information security events in auditory display: Text vocalization, navigation, and event flow representation
(2022-05-31)
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Open AccessThis research is dedicated to developing an information security tool with a sound interface. If there is a possibility to manage information security by ear, analysis of computer attacks could be effectively maintained ... -
Accessibility and social participation in urban settings for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or an intellectual disability (ID)
(2022-05-31)
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Open AccessIndividuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or an Intellectual Disability (ID) often have difficulties in interpersonal relationships, adaptation to new situations/environments and problem-solving. Today, many of these ... -
Faculty perspectives on interprofessional collaborations between occupational therapy and industrial design: A qualitative ethnographic inquiry
(2022-05-31)
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Open AccessIncorporating a user-centred approach to universal design solutions improves functionality and access for a more diverse group of individuals to engage with end products within everyday environments successfully. ... -
User perspectives of accessibility and usability of a performing arts theatre
(2022-05-31)
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Open AccessOlder adults often have limitations due to normal ageing, which interfere with their ability to attend theatre performances. Mobility, visual, and hearing impairments can limit the experience older adults have as they ... -
The past, present, and future of accessible tourism research: A bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database
(2022-05-31)
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Open AccessAt present, it is estimated that there are more than 1 billion people with some type of disability worldwide. Against this background, it is important to reconceive every life sphere and activity to ensure the inclusion, ... -
A platform toy for children with special educational needs
(2022-05-31)
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Open AccessIn childhood, play is critical to the successful development of children, and it can be regarded as the most important activity in their daily life, allowing interaction and discovery of the world around them. Consequently, ... -
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 ...
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