Download or read book Information for Travelers with Physical Or Visual Disabilities written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Travel Resources written by Stephen Walker and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-08-28 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for the traveler who needs information beyond what is provided in a general guidebook, Travel Resources: An Annotated Guide introduces the reader to comprehensive and specialized travel literature and resources. In this book, author Stephen Walker offers practical and accessible direction for anyone seeking detailed and valuable information on travel, while also instructing readers in ways to find information that may not be included in this guide. Organized by topic, each topic begins with information that is useful to new travelers so that anyone can begin with any topic without any previous knowledge of it. However, the book also goes further so as to provide information useful to the seasoned traveler. The wide variety of topics related to travel provide many new and possibly overlooked opportunities, even for veteran travelers, and the works included have been selected because of the depth with which each treats its subject matter, in order to ensure that each resource is of the quality that today's traveler demands.
Download or read book The Future of Disability in America written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-10-24 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.
Download or read book Ergonomic Assessment of Information and Communication Systems for Travellers with Disabilities written by Thomas E. Geehan and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study identifying and assessing the effectiveness of existing traveller information and communication systems in relation to those travellers with physical, visual, hearing and cognitive disabillities. Information was obtained by a literature review, interviews with transportation operators and authorities, simulated travel scenarios with individual with disabilities, and in-depth focus group sessions. Existing traveller information systems were reviewed, traveller information requirements defined, deficiencies in current systems identified, and opportunities for improvements delineated. Recommendations are included.
Download or read book The Physically Disabled Traveler s Guide written by Rod W. Durgin and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Physical Education and Sports for People with Visual Impairments and Deafblindness written by Lauren J. Lieberman and published by American Foundation for the Blind. This book was released on 2013 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From three prominent educators and athletes comes this important new sourcebook on teaching the skills that will enable both children and adults with visual impairments and deafblindness to participate in physical education, recreation, sports, and lifelong health and fitness activities.Physical Education and Sports for People with Visual Impairments and Deafblindness includes methods of modifying physical skills instruction; techniques for adapting sports and other physical activities; teaching methods and curriculum points for physical skills instruction throughout the lifespan; and information about sports and related activities, providing rules, adaptations, and information about competition options. It is an ideal manual for physical educators, adapted physical education specialists, teachers of students with visual impairments, orientation and mobility specialists, occupational and recreational therapists, and anyone else interested in sports and recreation for persons who are visually impaired or deafblind.
Download or read book Information for handicapped travelers written by Merrillyn Gibson and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Disability written by Gary L Albrecht and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2005-10-07 with total page 2937 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To read some sample entries, or to view the Readers Guide click on "Additional Materials" in the left column under "About This Book". The wide range of coverage distinguishes this particular set, which was designed "to bring current knowledge and experience with disability across a wide variety of places, conditions, and cultures to both the general reader and the specialist." Editor Albrecht (University of Illinois at Chicago) and over 500 authors from around the world contributed the more than 800 entries. . . drawing in readers from a wide range of studies and interests and helping them to see disability in an entirely new way. Highly recommended for academic and large public libraries." -- BOOKLIST (star review) Obesity. Heart disease. Vision problems. Asthma. AIDS. Depression. Those maimed by land mines, machetes, bullets, bombs and beatings. These are just a few examples of how disability is becoming an increasingly common experience in our daily lives. Regardless of who we are or where we live, disability is with us. SAGE Reference is proud to announce the five-volume Encyclopedia of Disability. This Encyclopedia represents the first attempt to bring an authoritative reference resource to the many faces of disability. It provides a fascinating entry into the world of disability where minds are expanded, prejudices shattered, and spirits raised. The Encyclopedia answers the question: What is disability and why is it important in my life? An international editorial board of seventy-four editors from the Americas, Europe, Australia, India, Japan, and China, all experts in their own sub-fields of disability, developed these volumes. The result is a multidisciplinary, cross-cultural, and historically grounded resource tool that guides the reader across fields, theories, debates, and practices. Key Features Embraces five volumes that improve the reader′s understanding and appreciation of the world of disability: Volumes 1 - 4 cover disability A, including a Reader′s Guide, comprehensive bibliography, and index, and Volume 5 contains a wealth of primary source documents in the field of disability Includes contributions from more than 500 world-renowned scholars who have written over 1,000 entries—in a clear, accessible style—with the desire to bring all students, researchers, and interested readers closer to the daily experience of disability Provides print and Web site references to government documents and data that are rich resources to investigate how disability is measured and treated on an international level Includes a chronology to place the concept of disability in a historical context The Encyclopedia of Disability is a must-have reference for all academic libraries, large public libraries, and any social science, medical, legal, or governmental reference collections. Non-governmental organizations, charitable foundations, and law firms will also want to add this set to their collection. Senior Editors Jerome Bickenbach, Queen′s University Scott Brown Dudley Childress, Northwestern University Medical School Joseph Flaherty, Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago Allen Heinemann, Northwestern University Tamar Heller, Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago Christopher Keys, Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago David Mitchell, Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago Trevor Parmenter, University of Sydney, Australia Mairian Scott-Hill, Marsh Hills Cottage Tom Shakespeare, University of Newcastle Sharon Snyder, Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago
Download or read book ICT Tools and Applications for Accessible Tourism written by Eusébio, Celeste and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-02-26 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contribution of tourism to create an inclusive society requires the adoption of new approaches and strategies that promote the accessibility of tourism destinations, allowing all people, regardless of their health condition, to enjoy tourism experiences. To accomplish this objective, it is of utmost relevance to promote the active involvement of all stakeholders of the tourism system (demand, supply, government entities, and educational institutions) in the creation of accessible and adapted tourism products. However, the scarce literature in this area suggests that the people working in the tourism industry are not usually aware of several needs and travel constraints of persons with disabilities and that the information delivered by traditional information sources to this market is frequently inadequate, inaccurate, or incomplete. Therefore, the information and communication technologies (ICTs) may have a crucial role to overcome the several travel constraints that these people face to plan and carry out a tourism trip as well as to enable supply agents to develop accessible tourism products. Despite this, although in recent years research regarding accessible tourism has increased, the number of studies on the contributions of ICTs for the development of accessible research is scarce. ICT Tools and Applications for Accessible Tourism provides theoretical and practical contributions for accessible tourism in the growing tourism market for social responsibility issues and as an excellent business opportunity. Chapters within this critical reference source cover the academic discussion of global accessible tourism, increased knowledge of disabilities, ICTs that can be used, and emerging technologies. This book is intended for all practitioners in the tourism industry along with IT specialists, government officials, policymakers, marketers, researchers, academicians, and students who are interested in the latest tools, technologies, and research on accessible tourism.
Download or read book TravelAbility written by Lois Reamy and published by Macmillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers disabled individuals information on trip planning, transportation, and special hotel and motel accommodations along with a state-by-state guide
Download or read book Accessibility Disabled World Travels written by Tracey Ingram and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disabled world travels is loaded with travel tips that will improve the way people with disabilities plan a trip
Download or read book A Guide for Travelers with Physical Disabilities written by Pennsylvania. Bureau of Travel Development and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Towards an Enabled Journey written by Hyo Jun Park and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability to travel freely and independently to participate in society is essential for an individual’s well-being and quality of life. However, the inability to access public transport (PT) due to barriers in the urban environment and PT systems is one of the driving forces that lead to social exclusion for people with disabilities. The aim of this research is to attain a comprehensive insight into the travel behaviour of people with disabilities. It has two objectives. The primary objective is to examine the root cause of the difficulties faced by independent riders, with disabilities, when using PT. The secondary objective is to highlight the importance of the “bottom-up” approach for policy implementation and engagement with the disabled community. This research employed both quantitative and qualitative methods to assist decision-makers and practitioners in designing inclusive PT systems. Data was collected through a series of semi-structured interviews and stated preference surveys around various cities of New Zealand between 2017 and 2019. The thesis consists of two parts, each addressing a specific research question. The first part consists of three studies. The first two adopts the “whole journey chain” concept to identify and prioritise the critical barriers which impede the ability of physically and visually impaired users to travel in a PT journey chain, from origin to destination. Further, the similarities and differences between these barriers are investigated. The findings showed that prioritising the improvement of bus driver training, more strategically placed pedestrian crossings and better presentation of information would bring the most significant mobility benefits. Bus driver’s attitude and unawareness of disabled users’ needs was a common concern. The main barriers for physically impaired users were related to the urban environment, stations and stops, services, and quality of footpaths. In comparison, the main barriers for visually impaired users were the poor presentation of information and obstructions on footpaths. Decision-makers are encouraged to adopt the “accessible journey chain” to eliminate and minimise barriers. For people with disabilities, this means improving the ability to interact more fully in society. To further understand the discrepancies between practitioners and users, a multi-criteria decision-making method “Analytic Hierarchy Process” (AHP), is adopted to determine any differences in the users’ needs and practitioners’ prioritisation of accessibility features for a PT journey chain. The study revealed discrepancies between the prioritisation by practitioners and users. In particular, bus driver attitude accounted for the largest disparity between the two groups. The most important factors perceived by practitioners are crossing facilities, followed by access to stops/stations and quality of footpaths. Practitioners value the built environment component of the journey chain more than the PT component by users. The study highlights the need for practitioners to shift their prioritisation closer to the needs of people with disabilities to eliminate existing barriers. This first part of the study revealed the level of disappointment, mistrust, and frustration felt by the disabled community. Their ability and willingness to participate more fully in society is obstructed by barriers that can be resolved through consultation and prioritisation in design. The second part of the thesis investigates the operational aspect of transfer-making in an integrated PT system. The two studies examine the trip attributes which influence the decisions of people with disabilities to use PT routes involving a transfer. Transfer waiting time was revealed to have the most significant effect on non-PT user’s willingness to ride transfer routes. In contrast, personal safety was the most significant factor for current PT users’, on the condition that infrastructure facilitating transfers are accessible. This reinforces the importance of having stringent regulations to ensure that PT infrastructure is compliant with accessibility design standards to allow disabled users to ride PT independently. A psychological model, Weber’s Law “Just Noticeable Difference” (JND), is adopted to determine the least travel and transfer time required for disabled PT users to perceive integrated routes with transfers as a feasible option. Disabled PT users desired a reduction in their current travel times by at least 31%. It also includes the examination of the effects of quality of accessibility features on transfer waiting and walking time. There was minimal effect on the desired travel time savings given an interchange with better quality accessibility features. However, participants desired a higher transfer waiting time for complex interchanges compared to simple stations. These values can be used to assist transport planners to reconsider how they design integrated systems to improve their attractiveness for the disabled community. This research provides a comprehensive insight into the perspective of disabled travellers. By adopting a more holistic view of the PT journey chain, decision-makers and practitioners can develop a better understanding of the needs of people with disabilities, and thereby, incorporate approaches towards achieving a more inclusive transportation network. In summary, the following main contributions of this thesis are: a) The adoption of the “accessible journey chain” concept to identify critical issues relative to the whole PT journey chain. b) Investigating the similarities and differences in the perceived barriers between two common disability types, physical and visual impairment. c) The quantification of the relative weightings perceived by practitioners and disabled PT users in the prioritisation of common accessibility features using AHP. d) Determining the average values of the JND constant, k, for the relationship between travel time and transfer time.
Download or read book Handi travel written by Cinnie Noble and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though some of the information is out-of-date, this book provides a lot of helpful advice for disabled travellers, for example, bringing guide dogs along on airplanes.
Download or read book Interpretation for Disabled Visitors in the National Park System written by David C. Park and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Books for Blind and Physically Handicapped Individuals written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mobility Training for People with Disabilities written by William Goodman and published by Charles C. Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 1989 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
