Achieving Full Participation Through Universal Design

Author : Council of Europe. Committee on the Rehabilitation and Integration of People with Disabilities,Council of Europe. Committee of Experts on Universal Design
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9287164746

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Achieving Full Participation Through Universal Design by Council of Europe. Committee on the Rehabilitation and Integration of People with Disabilities,Council of Europe. Committee of Experts on Universal Design Pdf

Many Europeans with disabilities are unable to participate in important areas of society, simply because policies and the built environment are not designed to meet their requirements. Moreover, with the number of elderly people rapidly increasing, European societies will have to accommodate more and more disabled citizens in the future. This book invites member states to: - promote full participation in community life by ensuring access to all areas of society, including the built environment, transport, products and goods, information, public service, education, employment and health care; - implement Universal Design as a strategy to ensure equal and democratic rights in society for all individuals, regardless of age, abilities or cultural background, including persons with disabilities.

Author : Sheryl E. Burgstahler,Rebecca C. Cory
Publisher : Harvard Education Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781612500935

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Universal Design in Higher Education by Sheryl E. Burgstahler,Rebecca C. Cory Pdf

Universal Design in Higher Education looks at the design of physical and technological environments at institutions of higher education; at issues pertaining to curriculum and instruction; and at the full array of student services. Universal Design in Higher Education is a comprehensive guide for researchers and practitioners on creating fully accessible college and university programs. It is founded upon, and contributes to, theories of universal design in education that have been gaining increasingly wide attention in recent years. As greater numbers of students with disabilities attend postsecondary educational institutions, administrators have expressed increased interest in making their programs accessible to all students. This book provides both theoretical and practical guidance for schools as they work to turn this admirable goal into a reality. It addresses a comprehensive range of topics on universal design for higher education institutions, thus making a crucial contribution to the growing body of literature on special education and universal design. This book will be of unique value to university and college administrators, and to special education researchers, practitioners, and activists.

Author : Edward Steinfeld,Jordana Maisel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118168455

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Universal Design by Edward Steinfeld,Jordana Maisel Pdf

A much-needed reference to the latest thinking in universal design Universal Design: Creating Inclusive Environments offers a comprehensive survey of best practices and innovative solutions in universal design. Written by top thinkers at the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA), it demonstrates the difference between universal design and accessibility and identifies its relationship to sustainable design and active living. Hundreds of examples from all areas of design illustrate the practical application of this growing field. Complete, in-depth coverage includes: • The evolution of universal design, from its roots in the disability rights movement to present-day trends • How universal design can address the needs of an aging population without specialization or adaptation to reduce the need for expensive and hard-to-find specialized products and services • Design practices for human performance, health and wellness, and social participation • Strategies for urban and landscape design, housing, interior design, product design, and transportation Destined to become the standard professional reference on the subject, Universal Design: Creating Inclusive Environments is an invaluable resource for architects, interior designers, urban planners, landscape architects, product designers, and anyone with an interest in how we access, use, and enjoy the environment.

Author : David Mitchell,Dean Sutherland
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429687358

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What Really Works in Special and Inclusive Education by David Mitchell,Dean Sutherland Pdf

This fully revised and updated third edition presents teachers with a range of up-to-date evidence-based strategies they can use to tackle the challenges of inclusive education. An essential resource for the busy educator, each of the twenty-nine strategies explored in this book has a substantial research base drawn from a range of countries, a strong theoretical rationale and clear guidelines on their implementation, as well as cautionary advice where necessary. Key features of the third edition include: An easy to follow structure divided into four categories: behavioural approaches, social strategies, cognitive strategies and mixed strategies Eight new chapters, focusing on topical areas such as neuroscience, social and emotional education, visual learning and communication and the transition from school to post-school environments Updated chapters that consider the most diverse and up-to-date research in education, psychology, health and technology Whilst the focus of this book is on children with special educational needs, the strategies are universally applicable, making this essential reading for all classroom teachers, school leaders, teacher educators and students, educational psychologists, special needs coordinators and consultants and educational researchers.

Author : Andrea Broderick,Delia Ferri
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 639 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108418195

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International and European Disability Law and Policy by Andrea Broderick,Delia Ferri Pdf

The first textbook on international and European disability law and policy, analysing the interaction between different legal systems and sources.

Author : Pier Luigi Emiliani,L. Burzagli
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 924 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781607500421

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Assistive Technology from Adapted Equipment to Inclusive Environments by Pier Luigi Emiliani,L. Burzagli Pdf

The concept of assistive technology is moving away from adopting the most appropriate devices to overcome the limitations of users, to the designing and setting up of total environments in which people can live, supported by suitable services and additional support devices integrated within the environment. These two perspectives are deeply intertwined, both from technological and social points of view, and the relationship between them currently represent the primary challenge for the field of assistive technology. This publication covers the proceedings of the 10th European Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE), the organization which stimulates the advancement of assistive technology for the benefit of people with disabilities, including elderly people. This conference seeks to bridge the gap between these two complementary approaches, providing an opportunity to clarify differences and common points and to better define future direction. This publication is a significant contribution to the advancement of inclusion for people living with a disability everywhere.

Author : Ilias Bantekas,Michael Ashley Stein,Dimitris Anastasiou
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1460 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-25
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780192538697

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The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by Ilias Bantekas,Michael Ashley Stein,Dimitris Anastasiou Pdf

This treatise is a detailed article-by-article examination of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Each article of the CRPD contains a methodical analysis of the preparatory works, followed by an exhaustive examination of the contents of each article based on case law and concluding observations from the CRPD Committee, judgments from national and international courts and tribunals, pertinent UN and other reports, the key literature on the article under review. The volume features commentary from a broad range of scholars across a variety of disciplines in order to provide a comprehensive study of the legal, psychological, education, sociological, and other aspects of the CPRD. This encyclopaedic commentary on the CRPD effectively covers all the issues arising from international disability law and practice, and will be an ideal resource for all working in the field.

Author : H. Petrie,J. Darzentas,T. Walsh
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : ART
ISBN : 9781614996842

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Universal Design 2016: Learning from the Past, Designing for the Future by H. Petrie,J. Darzentas,T. Walsh Pdf

Universal Design is the term used to describe the design of products and environments which can be used by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. It is not a euphemism for ‘designs for people with a disability’, but really is about designing to include all people, regardless of their age, ability, cultural background or status in life. However it remains the case that many designers and developers fail to understand the need for universal design and lack the skills needed to implement it. This book presents papers from the 3rd International Conference on Universal Design (UD 2016), held in York, UK, in August 2016. The theme of the conference was: learning from the past, designing for the future, and it aimed to bring together policymakers, practitioners and researchers interested in the different strands of universal design to exchange ideas and best practice, review some of the developments in universal design from the last 20 years, and formulate strategies for taking the concept of universal design forward into the future. The book is divided into two sections. Section 1: About Universal Design, and Section 2: Universal Design In Practice. The book will be of interest to all those whose work involves design, from the built environment and tangible products to communication, services and systems.

Author : Cliff Sungsoo Shin,Giuseppe Di Bucchianico,Shuichi Fukuda,Yong-Gyun Ghim,Gianni Montagna,Cristina Carvalho
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1144 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030808297

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Advances in Industrial Design by Cliff Sungsoo Shin,Giuseppe Di Bucchianico,Shuichi Fukuda,Yong-Gyun Ghim,Gianni Montagna,Cristina Carvalho Pdf

This book addresses current research trends and practice in industrial design. Going beyond the traditional design focus, it explores a range of recent and emerging aspects concerning service design, human–computer interaction and user experience design, sustainable design, virtual and augmented reality, as well as inclusive/universal design, and design for all. A further focus is on apparel and fashion design: here, innovations, developments and challenges in the textile industry, including applications of material engineering, are taken into consideration. Papers on pleasurable and affective design, covering studies on emotional user experience, emotional interaction design and topics related to social networks, are also included. Based on the AHFE 2021 International Conferences on Design for Inclusion, Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design, Affective and Pleasurable Design, Kansei Engineering, and Human Factors for Apparel and Textile Engineering, held virtually on 25–29 July 2021, from USA, this book provides, researchers and professionals in engineering, design, human factors and ergonomics, human computer interaction and materials science with extensive information on research trends, innovative methods and best practices, and is expected to foster collaborations between experts from different disciplines and sectors.

Author : Giuseppe Di Bucchianico,Pete Kercher
Publisher : Springer
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319419626

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Advances in Design for Inclusion by Giuseppe Di Bucchianico,Pete Kercher Pdf

This book focuses on a range of topics in design, such as universal design, design for all, digital inclusion, universal usability, and accessibility of technologies independently of people’s age, economic situation, education, geographic location, culture and language. It especially focuses on accessibility for people with auditory, cognitive, neurological, and visual impairments, ageing populations, and mobility for physical special needs. The book explores some of the overlaps between inclusive design and web accessibility to help managers, designers, developers, policy makers, and researchers optimize their efforts in these overlapping areas. Based on the AHFE 2016 International Conference on Design for Inclusion, held on July 27-31, 2016, in Walt Disney World®, Florida, USA, this book discusses new design technologies, highlighting various requirements of individuals within a community. Thanks to its multidisciplinary approach, the book represents a useful resource for readers with different kinds of backgrounds and provides them with a timely, practice-oriented guide to design for inclusion.

Author : Divina Frau-Meigs
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9287168342

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Media Matters in the Cultural Contradictions of the "information Society" by Divina Frau-Meigs Pdf

Is an online identity protected by freedom of expression or is it a form of publicity subject to trademark law? Is online privacy a commercial service or a public right? What are the limits of consent when dealing with privacy as a service? What are "free", "open", or "public" services on the Internet and how can citizens use them effectively? What policy initiatives can ensure that the digital networks deliver the goods, spectacles and services for our everyday activities that improve our quality of life? What role for governments, the private sector and civil society? What frameworks for international policy instruments to achieve a fair, inclusive and balanced governance of the media as they go digital? This work addresses these burning issues - and many more - that preoccupy decision makers, researchers and activists at all levels of society. It covers the issues of dignity, ethics, identity, privacy, cultural diversity, public service, gate-keeping and education in an encompassing human rights-based governance framework. Considering the perils and promises of each issue, the authors make constructive recommendations, insisting on the relation between local and global governance, the public value of media, digital networks and the benefits of multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Author : Otter, Thomas
Publisher : KIT Scientific Publishing
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783731509370

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Externalities and Enterprise Software: Helping and Hindering Legal Compliance by Otter, Thomas Pdf

Author : Fernando Auat Cheein
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535103486

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Assistive Technologies by Fernando Auat Cheein Pdf

This book offers the reader new achievements within the Assistive Technology field made by worldwide experts, covering aspects such as assistive technology focused on teaching and education, mobility, communication and social interactivity, among others. Each chapter included in this book covers one particular aspect of Assistive Technology that invites the reader to know the recent advances made in order to bridge the gap in accessible technology for disabled or impaired individuals.

Author : Chris Cooper,Serena Volo,William C. Gartner,Noel Scott
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1629 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781526444493

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The SAGE Handbook of Tourism Management by Chris Cooper,Serena Volo,William C. Gartner,Noel Scott Pdf

The SAGE Handbook of Tourism Management is a critical, authoritative review of tourism management, written by leading international thinkers and academics in the field. Arranged over two volumes, the chapters are framed as critical synoptic pieces covering key developments, current issues and debates, and emerging trends and future considerations for the field. The two volumes focus in turn on the theories, concepts and disciplines that underpin tourism management in volume one, followed by examinations of how those ideas and concepts have been applied in the second volume. Chapters are structured around twelve key themes: Volume One Part One: Researching Tourism Part Two: Social Analysis Part Three: Economic Analysis Part Four: Technological Analysis Part Five: Environmental Analysis Part Six: Political Analysis Volume Two Part One: Approaching Tourism Part Two: Destination Applications Part Three: Marketing Applications Part Four: Tourism Product Markets Part Five: Technological Applications Part Six: Environmental Applications This handbook offers a fresh, contemporary and definitive look at tourism management, making it an essential resource for academics, researchers and students.

Author : Silva, Arlindo,Simoes, Ricardo
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781615206186

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Handbook of Research on Trends in Product Design and Development: Technological and Organizational Perspectives by Silva, Arlindo,Simoes, Ricardo Pdf

"This book provides a detailed view on the current issues, trends, challenges, and future perspectives on product design and development, an area of growing interest and increasingly recognized importance for industrial competitiveness and economic growth"--Provided by publisher.