2017, vol. 7, núm. 2
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Accessibility of washrooms in bus terminals in Western Kenya to learners with physical disability
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2017-11-30)
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Open AccessLearners with physical disability in the western part of Kenya frequently make use of bus terminals during in the trip to and from school. Special schools attended by learners with a physical disability are few in number ... -
Accessibility of tourist sites to persons with disability: the case of Cape Coast and Elmina Castles in Ghana
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2017-11-30)
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Open AccessThe term accessibility is used in the context of providing equal opportunity to enter into an environment. Much is not known about the accessibility of tourist sites such as castles and forts to people with disabilities. ... -
An inventory to assess empathic concern for disability and accessibility: development and preliminary psychometric investigation
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2017-11-30)
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Open AccessCultivating empathy and prosocial attitude towards disability is a first step for university students to become the leaders of society and professions to create accessible environments and inclusive society. Gauging levels ... -
Design and realization of a swivelling seat for a Paralympic racing boat
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2017-11-30)
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Open AccessIn the past few decades, an increased interest in physical disability studies has developed. However, there is a lack of devices and innovations that allow disabled athletes to properly participate in Paralympic sports. ... -
Rethinking the bathroom for adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: an exploratory pilot study addressing privacy and independence
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2017-11-30)
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Open AccessCaring for a child with cerebral palsy (CP) at home represents a major challenge and can have a significant impact on the caregiver’s physical and psychological well-being. Caregivers and professionals often feel uncomfortable ... -
Developing a taxonomy of the built environment for disability studies. Methodological insights
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2017-11-30)
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Open AccessFor a city to be inclusive, its physical environment needs to be identified, characterized and assessed prior to transformations and improvements. Such identification is the first step to impact on politics for citizens ...
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