Advocating Universal Design Features for Kuala Lumpur Accessible Tourism

2017 ◽  
pp. 267-275
Author(s):  
A. R. M. Ariffin ◽  
Mastura Adam ◽  
Norjumawati Sabran
Keyword(s):  
Universal Design ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Design Features

An Evaluation of the Ergonomics of the QWERTY Keyboards

2014 ◽  
Vol 657 ◽  
pp. 1051-1055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Octavian Ciobanu
Keyword(s):  
Universal Design ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Inclusive Design ◽  
Design Features ◽  
Ergonomic Design ◽  
Design Standards ◽  
Design For All ◽  
Novice Users ◽  
Typing Skills ◽  
Keyboard Layout

The ergonomic design of a keyboard layout needs expertise in design and ergonomic standards. The existence of different categories of users with slow typing skills, visually searching the apparently random keyboard, including novice users, elder persons and disabled persons conducts to the need of new keyboard layouts. Paper analyses some papers approaching the QWERTY keyboard layouts, the typing abilities of slow typing skills persons and discusses the existing standards in computer devices design and makes observations about design standards and ergonomic design features. There are presented some considerations about the necessity to implement the principles of Transgenerational Design, Inclusive Design, Design for All and Universal design to the design of new keyboard layouts.

Consumer receptiveness to universal design features

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa L. Nunn ◽  
Anne L. Sweaney ◽  
Brenda J. Cude ◽  
Jan M. Hathcote
Keyword(s):  
Universal Design ◽  
Design Features

scholarly journals Sensory Garden for an Inclusive Society

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Hazreena Hussein ◽  
Zaliha Omar ◽  
Syaidatul Azzreen Ishak
Keyword(s):  
Universal Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Sensory Stimulation ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Inclusive Society ◽  
The University ◽  
Open Access Article

This paper introduces a joint program between the University of Malaya and Kuala Lumpur City Hall undertaking the Therapeutic Sensory Stimulation Garden at University of Malaya Medical Centre to promote an inclusive society through sensory therapy. Good universal design practices of sensory gardens visited in the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong is highlighted. Outcomes showed that users’ engagement with the landscape features promotes positive developments in social behaviours. In contrary, it proved a limited partnership between practitioners, researchers, authorities and users as well as non-availability of design guidelines for these gardens. Both outcomes are a significant argument in the conclusion.2398-4295 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Inclusive society; sensory garden; sensory therapy; universal design

Universal Access in Practice: Usability Evauation of Cellular Telephones for Users with Disabilities

2002 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 695-699
Author(s):  
Aaron M. Mooney ◽  
Maury A. Nussbaum ◽  
Tonya L. Smith-Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Design Features ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Cellular Telephones ◽  
Limited Access ◽  
Objective And Subjective Evaluation

Cellular telephones provide a portable means of communication and facilitate many communication tasks in daily life. Persons with disabilities, however, have limited access to these devices, which may be due to product designs that do not always consider their needs. Usability evaluations can identify the needs and difficulties when using cellular telephones, and those with disabilities are also likely to benefit from focused evaluations. The usability of cellular telephones was investigated among those with visual and upper extremity disabilities. Both objective and subjective evaluation methods were used to determine the effects of several telephone display and keypad design features. Lateral key pitch is reported here. Objective and subjective measures were similar among participant categories, with the 12 mm and 13 mm levels of lateral pitch generally the best across all measures. Results suggest keypad design features to consider when designing accessible cellular telephones. Universal design implications are also discussed.

scholarly journals Promotion of Inclusive Society through Therapeutic Sensory Stimulation Garden for the Intergenerational Society

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Hazreena Hussein ◽  
Syaidatul Azzreen Ishak ◽  
Zaliha Omar
Keyword(s):  
Universal Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Sensory Stimulation ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
City Hall ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Inclusive Society ◽  
The University

This paper introduces a joint program between the University of Malaya and Kuala Lumpur City Hall undertaking the Therapeutic Sensory Stimulation Garden at University of Malaya Medical Centre to promote an inclusive society through sensory therapy. Good universal design practices of sensory gardens visited in the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong highlighted. Outcomes showed that users’ engagement with the landscape features promotes positive developments in social behaviours. In contrary, it proved a weak partnership between practitioners, researchers, authorities and users as well as non-availability of design guidelines for these gardens. Both outcomes are a significant argument in the conclusion.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Inclusive society; intergenerational society; sensory garden; universal design.

Leadership in Teaching: Using Student Perspectives on Administration, Supervision and Private Practice

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Mary J. Emm ◽  
Christine P. Cecconi
Keyword(s):  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Professional Preparation ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Functional Information ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Group Activities ◽  
Assessment Procedures

Clinical supervision is recognized as a distinctive area of practice and expertise, yet professional preparation in this area remains inadequate. This paper presents functional information describing the development and implementation of an experimental course on administration, supervision, and private practice, based on graduate student perceptions and preferences for course content and types of learning activities. Current pedagogical trends for universal design in learning and fostering student engagement were emphasized, including problem-based and collaborative learning. Results suggest that students were highly pleased with course content, interactive and group activities, as well as with assessment procedures used.

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