Propelling load of an attendant propelled wheelchair in ascending and descending
Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering, 2015 This study investigated propelling the attendant-propelled wheelchair on a level surface and up slopes, as well as pulling on the wheelchair while descending slopes, with varying resistive loads caused by the slopes and also by changing the weight of the
Tatsuto SUZUKI +5 more
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Measuring Regional Cohesion Effects of Large-scale Transport Infrastructure Investments: An Accessibility Approach. [PDF]
, 2008 Cohesion is considered one of the main policy goals both at a EU an national level. However, there is currently a lack of a common approach to measure cohesion effects of large-scale transport infrastructure investments.
Gomez, Gabriel +2 more
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Proximity-centred accessibility—A conceptual debate involving experts and planning practitioners
Journal of Urban Mobility, 2023 Recognised as an important dimension of quality of life, accessibility has gained increasing attention from research and planning practice in the last decades.
Cecília Silva +3 more
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The case of public transport infrastructure in Malta, and its impact on the elderly [PDF]
, 2016 The concept of equity is essential in transport because inequities lead to the formation of transport-disadvantaged groups, such as the elderly, disabled and low-income people. This paper focuses on the elderly.
Bajada, Therese +2 more
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Embedding accessibility and usability: considerations for e-learning research and development projects [PDF]
, 2007 This paper makes the case that if e‐learning research and development projects are to be successfully adopted in real‐world teaching and learning contexts, then they must effectively address accessibility and usability issues; and that these need to be ...
Colwell, Chetz +2 more
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The efficiency and public transport accessibility of indirect state administration in the Czech Republic [PDF]
, 2016 This paper examines the efficiency and public transport accessibility of indirect (devolved) state administration performed by municipalities with extended powers (hereinafter MEPs) in the Czech Republic.
Ivan, Igor +2 more
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Research Involvement and EngagementBackground This manuscript is coauthored by 15 young adult Patient RESearch partners (PARES) with lived and living mental health experiences and three institutional researchers across Canada involved in a patient-oriented research (POR) study called the ...
Sandy Rao +13 more
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Communication with face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic for adults with hearing loss
Cognitive Research, 2022 Face masks have become common protective measures in community and workplace environments to help reduce the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Face masks can make it difficult to hear and understand speech,
Brenda T. Poon, Lorienne M. Jenstad
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Auditing the accessibility of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) [PDF]
, 2017 The outcome from the research being reported in this paper is the design of an accessibility audit to evaluate Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for accessibility and to arrive at solutions and adaptations that can meet user needs.
Coughlan, Tim +3 more
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Using multimedia to enhance the accessibility of the learning environment for disabled students: reflections from the Skills for Access project [PDF]
, 2006 As educators' awareness of their responsibilities towards ensuring the accessibility of the learning environment to disabled students increases, significant debate surrounds the implications of accessibility requirements on educational multimedia.
Gregor, Peter +2 more
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