2015, vol. 5, núm. 2
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Managing the participation of people with disabilities in large-scale r&d technology projects: best practices from AEGIS and CLOUD4ALL
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2015-12)
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Open AccessPeople with disabilities are frequently mentioned as beneficiaries of participatory approaches during the research and development of technology since their special needs and preferences can be unveiled and channeled through ... -
The use of proxies: lessons of social co-design for inclusive design for people with cognitive disabilities
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2015-12)
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Open AccessThis article concerns how designers sought to create improved social relations among severely disabled residents in a care home in Denmark. Rather than to rely on paid help, the care home management wanted to increase the ... -
Rethinking the grocery store: inclusive wayfinding system for visually impaired shoppers in grocery stores
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2015-12)
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Open AccessMany people with disabilities face considerable barriers while shopping in grocery stores. One such barrier is that they cannot find their way around easily, especially when they visit the grocery store for the first time ... -
Understanding the barriers: grocery stores and visually impaired shoppers
(Càtedra d'Accessibilitat (CATAC), 2015-12)
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Open AccessThe Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is legislation that aims toward having complete accessibility within the province of Ontario by the year 2025. The accessible built environment is one of ...