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Analysis Of The Non Driving Mobility Needs Of People With Disabilities
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Book Synopsis Analysis of the Non-driving Mobility Needs of People with Disabilities by : Justin M. Owens
Download or read book Analysis of the Non-driving Mobility Needs of People with Disabilities written by Justin M. Owens and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents the findings and conclusions of a multi-methodology investigation into the transportation-related needs and barriers facing people with disabilities (PWD). Data collection consisted of a nationwide survey, with participant recruitment assisted by a variety of disability advocacy groups, and follow-on interviews conducted with a subset of survey respondents. The goals of the project included identification and prioritization of specific barriers and transportation needs facing individuals with a variety of types of disabilities, including those who have more than one type of disability. We identified several high-priority needs for each disability type, including structural barriers to movement for people with physical disabilities, sensory barriers that can preclude people with perceptual disabilities from accessing needed information, and informational barriers to travel for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Overall, we determined that the needs of the PWD community are extraordinarily varied and heterogeneous, and that members of this community should be meaningfully involved in the development of future transportation modalities and technology.
Book Synopsis The Future of Disability in America by : Institute of Medicine
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.
Book Synopsis Community Mobility by : William Mann
Download or read book Community Mobility written by William Mann and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Affordable, easy-to-use, and flexible transportation options are vital to older adults' quality of life. Community Mobility: Driving and Transportation Alternatives for Older Persons provides physical and occupational therapists with recent research findings on older driver assessment, remediation/rehabilitation, and the use of alternatives to the car in the event that older adults need to “retire” from driving. This unique book addresses changes in driving patterns over time, the impact of climate conditions on driving, mental and physical health issues, self-regulation by drivers, and driver safety. Community Mobility addresses changes in driving patterns over time, the impact of climate conditions on driving, mental and physical health issues, self-regulation by drivers, and driver safety. This unique book also includes summaries of recent consensus conferences held in the United States and Canada to determine the best approaches to therapist services and counseling. Community Mobility examines: the effect of alternative forms of transportation on drivers in declining mental and physical health safety interventions the relationship between chronic illness and an elderly driver’s “home range” road conditions versus driving patterns factors that can act as predictors in mobility patterns self-regulation and adaptation strategies effective remediation techniques a comprehensive driving evaluation (CDE) and much more! Community Mobility is an essential resource for anyone working with elderly drivers who face the loss of independence and the decreased access to social activities, medical services, and other basic needs that accompany “retirement” from the driver’s seat.
Book Synopsis Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Handicapped Persons by : Norman Ashford
Download or read book Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Handicapped Persons written by Norman Ashford and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1982 and contributed to by a range of international authors and experts in the field of transport accessibility, this volume discusses the position of urban and rural transport problems of the elderly and disabled in the UK, USA, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. Based on research, policy analysis and documental field experience the volume also discusses advances made in relevant technology, major changes in public policy and innovative proposals for system development or change.
Book Synopsis Towards an Enabled Journey by : Hyo Jun Park
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.
Book Synopsis Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Patients by : Claes-Eric Norrbom
Download or read book Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Patients written by Claes-Eric Norrbom and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-05-19 with total page 1198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1991. This is Volume 13 in a series of Transportation Studies. It contains 2 parts of the proceedings of a Conference held at Stockholmsmassan, Alvsjo, Sweden, 21-24 May 1989, organized by the Swedish Board of Transport in co-operation with the Department of Traffic Planning and Engineering, Lund Institute of Technology.
Book Synopsis Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development by :
Download or read book Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Journal of Rehabilitation R & D by :
Download or read book Journal of Rehabilitation R & D written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Driver Rehabilitation and Community Mobility by : Joseph Michael Pellerito
Download or read book Driver Rehabilitation and Community Mobility written by Joseph Michael Pellerito and published by Mosby Incorporated. This book was released on 2006 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An emerging practice area for occupational therapists, adapted driving services is becoming increasingly popular as technology and demographics influence demand for these services. Not only does this text provide the tools necessary to effectively evaluate and rehabilitate disabled and aging drivers, it also prepares readers to enter the field by utilizing true-to-life case studies and evidence-based content. An Adapted Driving Decision Guide that allows therapists to determine a client's transportation need and driving ability Study questions in every chapter to enhance student comprehension Necessary client resources such as downloadable forms, handouts, and reports contained in an interactive CD-ROM Comprehensive coverage of people with disabilities across the lifespan Guidance on how to set up a driver rehabilitation program with key information on program and professional development Seven appendices enabling students to quickly access important resources Current information for students and faculty with weblinks on adaptive equipment, vehicle modification, and regulations Detailed artwork and illustrations on testing, traffic safety principles, vehicle modifications, and adaptive driving equipment Expert contributions from the foremost authorities in the field of driver rehabilitation
Book Synopsis The Mass Transit Needs of a Non-driving Disabled Population by : Reginald G. Golledge
Download or read book The Mass Transit Needs of a Non-driving Disabled Population written by Reginald G. Golledge and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Ageing and Transport Mobility Needs and Safety Issues by : OECD
Download or read book Ageing and Transport Mobility Needs and Safety Issues written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2001-10-25 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report on the mobility needs and safety problems of ageing populations dispels many of the myths and misperceptions commonly held regarding elderly road users, and offers policy and research recommendations to provide for their safe, lifelong mobility.
Book Synopsis COMMUNITY, MOBILITY AND DEMENTIA, A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE, NOVEMBER 2006, (CD-ROM) by :
Download or read book COMMUNITY, MOBILITY AND DEMENTIA, A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE, NOVEMBER 2006, (CD-ROM) written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :562 pages Book Rating :4.F/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations for 2005 by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations
Download or read book Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations for 2005 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Sustainable Transport for People with Disabilities by : Alan Octavio Vera Velasco
Download or read book Sustainable Transport for People with Disabilities written by Alan Octavio Vera Velasco and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People with disabilities constitute a significant portion of the urban poor in developing countries, if internationally agreed targets on reducing poverty are to be reached, it is crucial that measures be taken to abolish discrimination and isolation that disabled people continue facing. In this sense, transport is an important enabler to fight poverty through enhancing access to employment, education, social services and leisure. This research has as a study case the challenging city of La Paz, Bolivia and its particular problems of public transportation which is not prepared to be accessible for people with disabilities. The barriers these people face are of all kinds including: physical, social, political and economical. However, this study will focus on urban mobility; therefore the objective is to understand the real mobility needs of all the types of disabilities.
Book Synopsis Paradigm Shift in Urban Mobility by : Tomasz Janasz
Download or read book Paradigm Shift in Urban Mobility written by Tomasz Janasz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tomasz Janasz demonstrates that digital technologies and new mobility concepts can lead to a reduction of the automobiles in urban areas by a factor of 10. The book features two vivid case studies of such digital mobility concepts: TwoGo by SAP and smexx. The author proposes six prototypes of business models for ‘Shared Automobility Services’. Janasz offers also the ‘Transformative Literacy’ for designing sustainable urban mobility systems of the future. The author elaborates on the socio-political patterns of urban mobility by presenting the case of the City of Basel (Switzerland). He proposes the framework of ‘Integrated Sustainable Urban Mobility’ to explain how to overcome car dependence in cities.
Book Synopsis 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design by : Department Justice
Download or read book 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design written by Department Justice and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-10-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (a) Design and construction. (1) Each facility or part of a facility constructed by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity shall be designed and constructed in such manner that the facility or part of the facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if the construction was commenced after January 26, 1992. (2) Exception for structural impracticability. (i) Full compliance with the requirements of this section is not required where a public entity can demonstrate that it is structurally impracticable to meet the requirements. Full compliance will be considered structurally impracticable only in those rare circumstances when the unique characteristics of terrain prevent the incorporation of accessibility features. (ii) If full compliance with this section would be structurally impracticable, compliance with this section is required to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable. In that case, any portion of the facility that can be made accessible shall be made accessible to the extent that it is not structurally impracticable. (iii) If providing accessibility in conformance with this section to individuals with certain disabilities (e.g., those who use wheelchairs) would be structurally impracticable, accessibility shall nonetheless be ensured to persons with other types of disabilities, (e.g., those who use crutches or who have sight, hearing, or mental impairments) in accordance with this section.
Book Synopsis Shaping the Digital Enterprise by : Gerhard Oswald
Download or read book Shaping the Digital Enterprise written by Gerhard Oswald and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sheds light on cross-industry and industry-specific trends in today’s digital economy. Prepared by a group of international researchers, experts and practitioners under the auspices of SAP’s Digital Thought Leadership & Enablement team within SAP’s Business Transformation Services (BTS) unit, the book furthermore presents relevant use cases in digital transformation and innovation. The book argues that breakthrough technologies have matured and hit scale together, enabling five defining trends: hyper-connectivity, supercomputing, cloud computing, a smarter world, and cyber security. It presents in detail how companies are now reimagining their products and services, business models and processes, showcasing how every business today is a digital business. Digitalization, defined as the process of moving to a digital business, is no longer a choice but an imperative for all businesses across all industries and regions. Taking a step toward becoming a digital enterprise is demanding and challenging. The dimensions of customer centricity, leadership and strategy, business models, including offerings (products and services), processes, structure and governance, people and skills, culture, and technology foundation can serve as orientation for digitalization. The articles in this book touch on all dimensions of this digital innovation and transformation framework and offer possible answers to some of the pressing questions that arise when practitioners seek to digitalize their business.
