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A Study of Barrier-Free Access Information in the Curricula of Architecture-Related and Construction-Related Education Programs
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Effects of a Film, a Discussion Group, and a Role-Playing Experience on Architecture Students' Attitudes, Behavioral Intentions and Actual Behavior Toward Barrier-Free Design
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The use of alternative energy systems in housing design
… 2) alternative energy systems, and 3) barrier free design. Through the use of the Skytherm solar roof pond system, woodburning stoves, and domestic solar hot water systems, the cost of using the units designed have been drastically lowered from that of an all-electric home. …
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Walking in old age: A year-round perspective on accessibility in the outdoor environment and effects of measures taken
… and effects of measures taken, to achieve barrier-free outdoor environments the year round. Older peoples’ perceptions as pedestrians in terms of usability, mobility, and perceived safety, as well as municipal employees’ views, contribute to the findings presented. A mixed-method approach …
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A narrative inquiry into the experience of a practical nursing graduate with private tutoring
… personal conditions. Four narrative threads: barriers to access, stigmatization, individuality in education, and paradoxical conflicts among caring professions. It also highlights the importance of reflective practice, barrier-free inclusive education, and the need for further research into …
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Prioritizing Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements for the Aging Population and Individuals with Disabilities: A Case Study of Bandung, Indonesia
… continue to face challenges in providing barrier-free pedestrian infrastructure, even for individuals without physical impairments. As the population of older adults in Indonesia continues to grow, the risk of disability within this demographic will increase, contributing to the overall …
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Higher Education Administrators and Students with Disabilities: A Survey of Administrator Knowledge and Training Needs
… about their institutions' commitment to barrier-free access to learning as well as the overall physical accessibility of the campus. The DSPS group rated administrators' need for information significantly higher than the administrator group. The administrators who participated in this …
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An implementation evaluation of light for the world´s inclusive education programme in Ethiopia
… schools by providing quality education in a barrier-free environment. These programmes are especially necessary in developing countries, where about one-third of all children have some sort of disability. Sustainable Development Goal 4 of education for all cannot be reached when these …
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Bill of Rights for the Homeless Act : a policy analysis
… A "Housing First" approach, which provides barrier-free, stable housing, was determined to be the best practice to reduce the impact of homelessness on health disparities. A rights-based approach can improve access to public services and foster a more inclusive society for homeless …
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Linear and nonlinear Rossby waves in basins both with and without a thin meridional barrier
… ß-plane both with and without a thin meridional barrier In the presence of the meridional barrier the basin is almost partitioned into two; only two small gaps of equal width, d, to the north and south of the barrier allow communication between the eastern.and western sub-basins. Solutions are …
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Assessing accessibility in environmental education with an emphasis on the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community
… factor focuses on whether the activity is barrier-free for participants (physical disabilities, mental disabilities, monetarily, socially, etc.). This study will focus on two projects that assess accessibility within the field of EE. The first project utilizes data from a mixed-method EE …
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Hydrogen transport in and through niobium
… form Pdblack on Nb surfaces to insure barrier-free entrance and exit for H in Nb. The results for as-prepared ""clean"" surfaces and with ° 2 N2 Cl t COt S02 and H2S input gases adsorbed on the surface will be discussed to investigate the effect of adsorbed species on surface permeation …
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Linear and nonlinear Rossby waves in basins both with and without a thin meridional barrier
… both with and without a thin meridional barrier. In the presence of the meridional barrier the basin is almost partitioned into two; only two small gaps of equal width, d, to the north and south of the barrier allow communication between the eastern and western sub-basins. Solutions are …
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ADA Compliance and Accessibility of Aquatic Facilities in the North Texas Area
The purpose of this study was to determine the degree to which existing aquatic facilities in the North Texas metroplex complied with the 1991 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the proposed Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines: Recreation …
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Ecotourism as a Social-Ecological System: A Case Study in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
… Ecotourism in Guanacaste, Costa Rica; and 3) Barrier-free Ecotourism? The Costa Rican Approach. Findings of this study include recommendations for ecotourism programs to increase social-ecological resilience and contribute to the sustainability of linked SESs.
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Characterization and modeling of the barrier properties in nanostructured systems
… experienced a remarkable enhancement of the barrier properties, which was explained by the strong interconnection at the nano-scale between the organic moiety and silica domains. An analogous characterization was performed on microfibrillated cellulose films, which presented remarkable …
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Tertiary education experiences of students with visual impairment
… to some participants, was the most important barrier to inclusion. Further, it emerged that the transition, specifically pre-enrolment factors, could influence students’ tertiary experiences. It was observed in the study that participants experienced both barriers and enablers to inclusion in …
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An Assessment of the Impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on the U.S. Textile Industry's Production Activities: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
The implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada, and Mexico created a barrier-free production and trade zone in North America. Surrounding the implementation of NAFTA, a great volume of public, political, and academic attention was given to …
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and access to the handicapped: a case study
… of the physically handicapped and architectural barriers has been a growing international, national, and University concern. Handicapped citizens are frequently "walled out" of public buildings because of thoughtlessness of the design. The handicapped have the right of access to public buildings. …
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