2017, vol. 7, núm. 1

Summary

  • Accelerometer-based computer mouse for people with special needs 

    Ribas Xirgo, Lluís; López-Varquiel, Francisco (Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2017-05-31)
    Article
    Open Access
    A great deal of human-machine interaction depends on hands, and so does access to information technology services. People unable to use hands do require special devices that replace computer mice or touchscreens. In this ...

  • Municipal practices and needs regarding accessibility of pedesrian infrastructures for indivduals with physical disabilities in Québec, Canada 

    Gamache, Stéphanie; Routhier, Francois; Morales, Ernesto; Vandersmissen, Marie-Hélène; Leblond, Jean; Boucher, Normand; McFadyen, Bradford James; Noreau, Luc (Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2017-05-31)
    Article
    Open Access
    To create enabling environments for as many individuals as possible, including individuals with physical disabilities (IPD) who are more prone to encounter environmental barriers limiting their social participation, we ...

  • Walking behavior of individuals with and without disabilities at right-angle turning facility 

    Gaire, Nirdosh; Sharifi, Mohammad Sadra; Christensen, Keith M.; Chen, Anthony; Song, Ziqi (Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2017-05-31)
    Article
    Open Access
    Urban designers need to carefully consider the walking behavior of pedestrians within different walking environments to accommodate their needs. Microscopic studies of the walking behavior of pedestrians have been conducted ...

  • Opening our books: universal design and the novel study 

    Reimer, Kenneth Lloyd (Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2017-05-31)
    Article
    Open Access
    Although Universal Design (UD) was initially an architectural construct, the term is now used in a wide range of disciplines including education. Proponents believe that teachers trained in UD will be better equipped to ...