2019, vol. 9, núm. 1
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Inspiring architects in the application of design for all: knowledge transfer methods and tools
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2019-05-31)
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Open AccessAccessibility is often translated in design practice by means of aprescriptive approach, focusing on legislation’s application, instead of understanding the real needs and wishes of users. On the contrary, the descriptive ... -
The conformity of anthropometric measurements of bathroom and bedroom designs for independent elderly at Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha (PSTW)* Budi Mulia I Jakarta in 2018
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2019-05-31)
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Open AccessNowadays, most of the facilities that are available for the elderly are no different from those available for most adults, although they already have different levels of capacity and limitation. In average, the elderly go ... -
Inclusive hotel design in India : A user perspective
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2019-05-31)
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Open AccessThis paper examines the barriers concerning access to hotel facilities in India, which leads to the physical exclusion of tourists with some form of physical disability. This research aims to analyse the existing facilities ... -
Understanding risk in daily life of diverse persons with physical and sensory impairments
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2019-05-31)
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Open AccessManaging risk of injury in daily life is a task common to all humans. However, people with impairments face significantly greater challenges in both assessing and managing risk of injury. To find out more about how individuals ... -
Acceptability of the process of obtaining a driver's license by young people with and without disabilities
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2019-05-31)
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Open AccessContext and objective. Although there are more than 600 driving schools in Quebec (Canada), only one offers fully adapted services to young people with disabilities. To ensure that these services correspond to best practices ...