2021, vol. 11, núm. 2
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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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...