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2019 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
Mainstreaming the Needs of People with Disabilities in Transport Research
Authors : Erzsébet Földesi, Erzsébet Fördős-Hódy
Published in: Towards User-Centric Transport in Europe
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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Abstract
Lack of accessible transport vehicles and services prevents people with disabilities from actively and fully participating in the society, thus depriving them of the freedom of movement. Mainstreaming disability aspects following the universal design concept guarantees that the deliverables of a transport-related research project do not result in new barriers for people with disabilities and they can enjoying the benefits of the innovation and development on equal basis with other passengers. Using the method of mainstreaming disability does not exclude the necessity of conducting special disability-related transport research. This twin-track approach can significantly increase the accessibility of transport for all.