Article 20 [Personal Mobility]

Fasciglione, Marco

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-43790-3_24

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“…In the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 2006, universal accessibility is recognized as a fundamental human right and is essential to good health and quality of life of every individual [ 1 , 2 ]. Universal accessibility is defined as “the character of an environmental design that allows all individuals to carry out their activities independently, with equity and in an inclusive approach” [ 3 ].…”

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Implementation Determinants of Knowledge Mobilization within a Quebec Municipality to Improve Universal Accessibility

Corcuff

Routhier

Gamache

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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According to the UN-CRPD, cities must develop action plans about universal accessibility (UA). Operationalization of these plans is complex, and little is known about what municipal employees know about UA. Aim: The aim is to document implementation determinants of UA within a municipal organization in Quebec, Canada. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was performed. Employees answered a survey based on the TDF and the DIBQ. Facilitators, barriers, and factors influencing the determinants were identified. Results: A total of 43% of the employees completed the survey. The implementation of UA measures is more facilitated by their beliefs about the impact on citizens, while the external context hinders the proper implementation. It is also influenced by six factors: (1) professional role, (2) capacity, (3) resources, (4) willingness, (5) characteristics, and (6) feedback. Discussion: Results suggest that understanding the consequences, sufficient resources, abilities, and willingness can influence implementation of UA. Conclusion: These findings have informed the objectives of the next action plan of the municipal organization and could guide the development of solutions.

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Implementation Determinants of Knowledge Mobilization within a Quebec Municipality to Improve Universal Accessibility

Corcuff

Routhier

Gamache

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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“…The aim of this scoping review was to explore the relationships between cognitive functioning and PMD use among PMD users with dual cognitive and mobility impairment. Specific objectives were (1) to identify assessments used to evaluate cognition in relation to PMD use, (2) to identify cognitive functions necessary to use a PMD, (3) to describe PMD training approaches.…”

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“…Mobility is recognized as a basic human right [ 1 ]. For individuals with mobility limitations, powered mobility devices (PMD), such as powered wheelchairs and scooters, may provide independent mobility which may not be otherwise possible [ 2 ].…”

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Relationships between Cognitive Functioning and Powered Mobility Device Use: A Scoping Review

Pellichero

Kenyon

Best

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Background. Powered mobility devices (PMD) promote independence, social participation, and quality of life for individuals with mobility limitations. However, some individuals would benefit from PMD, but may be precluded access. This is particularly true for those with cognitive impairments who may be perceived as unsafe and unable to use a PMD. This study explored the relationships between cognitive functioning and PMD use. The objectives were to identify cognitive functions necessary to use a PMD and describe available PMD training approaches. Methods. A scoping review was undertaken. Results. Seventeen studies were included. Four examined the predictive or correlational relationships between cognitive functioning and PMD use outcomes with intellectual functions, visual and visuospatial perception, attention, abstraction, judgement, organization and planning, problem solving, and memory identified as having a relation with PMD use outcome in at least one study. Thirteen others studied the influence of PMD provision or training on users’ PMD capacity and cognitive outcomes and reported significative improvements of PMD capacities after PMD training. Six studies found improved cognitive scores after PMD training. Conclusions. Cognitive functioning is required to use a PMD. Individuals with heterogeneous cognitive impairment can improve their PMD capacities. Results contribute to advancing knowledge for PMD provision.

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“…The lack of accessible transport, for example, can impose barriers against access to basic needs such as education, healthcare, employment and leisure [26,27]. Thus, the existence of accessible transport options, especially public ones, ends up being a primary element for cities that aim to ensure equity of access and guarantee the fundamental human right to personal mobility [28,29].…”

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Information as the First Attribute of Accessibility: A Method for Assessing the Information Provided by Urban Rail Systems to Tourists with Reduced Mobility

Ferreira

Akasaka²,

Pinheiro

et al. 2020

Sustainability

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It is estimated that more than one billion people worldwide have some form of disability, and that number is expected to rise as the population ages. A lack of accessible transport can represent a challenge to commuting citizens and it can also inhibit tourists with reduced mobility. Online information about accessibility is the first point of contact that tourists have with their destination and it should therefore be considered an attribute of accessibility. In that context, this paper aims to: (a) propose a method for classifying the information about accessibility provided by the official websites of public transport systems; and (b) present and discuss the results of the application of the method to the official websites of 212 urban rail systems around the world. The results suggest that, despite it being the first indication of destination accessibility, many cities do not provide or provide unclear or insufficient information for tourists with reduced mobility on their official websites. Moreover, few official websites provide information on accessibility around stations or in the case of transfers. This novel method proved to be suitable for classifying the websites, as well as identifying aspects of the information provision that can be improved.

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Article 20 [Personal Mobility]

Cited by 6 publications

References 6 publications

Implementation Determinants of Knowledge Mobilization within a Quebec Municipality to Improve Universal Accessibility

Implementation Determinants of Knowledge Mobilization within a Quebec Municipality to Improve Universal Accessibility

Relationships between Cognitive Functioning and Powered Mobility Device Use: A Scoping Review

Information as the First Attribute of Accessibility: A Method for Assessing the Information Provided by Urban Rail Systems to Tourists with Reduced Mobility

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