Music for Everyone?

1992 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Crichton
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Equal Access ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Music Experience ◽  
The Right

This paper addresses the musical needs of people with disabilities, taking two specific issues – entitlement and access to music experience. While there are increasing examples of good practice, for various reasons the needs of many individuals and groups with special needs are not being adequately met. The argument that all people, regardless of ‘ability’, should enjoy equal access to music is fundamental to the discussion.Whilst the roles of music providers may differ in various contexts, if disabled people are to enjoy the right to music at all levels, access from primary age through to adulthood has to be ensured. The implication for training to fulfil this need cannot be ignored.

scholarly journals The role of libraries in the formation of an inclusive culture of society

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekaterina A. Chernitsova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Special Library

The article deals with the concept of "inclusive culture", which deserves special attention in the context of the existing problems of perception of people with special needs in modern society. The article presents the practical experience of the Yaroslavl Regional Special Library in introducing people with disabilities to social activity, raising public awareness, and changing the attitude of society to the problems of disabled people.

scholarly journals Warunki mieszkaniowe jako wyznacznik jakości życia osób niepełnosprawnych na przykładzie osób z dysfunkcją narządu wzroku

Ekonomia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 97-113
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Sadowa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Housing Conditions ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Important Place ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Housing conditions as a determinant of the quality of life of disabled people, based on the example of people with sight dysfunctionOne of the basic needs of a person is to have a place to live. Virtually everyone dreams of having their own place, to relax and feel safe. Such a space is an important place for people with disabilities, because it is often the only place that is tailored to their needs, where they feel safer than in any other spaces. Every citizen of the country has the right to housing, which is provided by numerous docu­ments and regulations.The purpose of this article is to evaluate the impact of housing conditions on the quality of life of people with disabilities. The following thesis has been formulated in the work: the disabled aim to improve the quality of their lives by changing housing conditions.Literature sources have been reviewed to define basic concepts, the results of previous studies have been correlated. After accessing the database, the results of the research carried out in March 2015 by the foundation “Nie widzę problemu” literally meaning “I do not see the problem” with involvement of employees and students of the University of Wroclaw have been compiled.The analysis shows that respondents most often live together with their parents and spend a large part of their income on purchases related to household appliances. As much as 60% of re­spondents do not own a flat. Approximately 68% find the buildings they live in are not suited to their needs, however only 23% of them try to get social housing.Translated by Karolina Riemel

scholarly journals Psychological support for professional development of people with disabilities and special needs: An overview

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 ◽  
pp. 10003
Author(s):  
Anna Chernaya ◽  
Yulia Obukhova
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Occupational Choice ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Psychological Support ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Primary Target

The paper addresses some core problems pertaining to psychological support for professional development of disabled people and individuals with special needs as well as means of their resolution in Russia and abroad. Underscored is the need for relevant prophylactic, correctional and educational programs designed to: (1) provide assessment of adequacy of occupational choice; (2) promote effective professional education, training, and career building; (3) implement monitoring of professional adaptation and development of people with disabilities and special needs as the primary target population.

scholarly journals The influence of government institutions on the process of integration of people with disabilities into socio-political life

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 45-57
Author(s):  
Andrii Zhorniak
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The State ◽  
Political Life ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

The article examines the impact of political processes caused by political decisions of various branches of government, and their consequences for the participation of persons with disabilities in the socio-political life of the state. The legislation of Ukraine on the regulation of public relations in terms of integration of persons with disabilities into society through employment is analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the dynamics of growth in the number of people with disabilities, which is associated with the general aging of the population and increasing the risk of disability, the reduction of economic activity in this category, which in some countries translates it into subsidies at the state level. The normative regulation of integration processes and stimulation of labor activity of persons with disabilities in the developed countries of the world is considered. It was found that the policy aimed at social integration of people with special needs needs to be modernized and improved at all levels, including the activities of local governments, national and international level. The author notes that only in synergy and joint work, using common socio-political tools, it is possible to achieve the inclusion of people with disabilities in the life of communities and achieve high results in the development of the state. Based on the declared, defined in the Constitution of Ukraine content, activities, directions and direction of development of the state in relation to the citizen of Ukraine, it is proved that the relationship of every citizen, not excluding people with special needs, should be considered as a union of power-man relations. And if a person with a disability has the right, it means that the state is obliged to provide him with the opportunity to exercise this right. It was stressed that social security, which guarantees the right of a citizen to a decent standard of living, should not be limited to the payment of benefits, subsidies, but should be aimed at creating conditions for "disclosure" in various spheres of public life, including formal employment. It is proved that in Ukraine there are measures to create conditions aimed at socialization and participation of persons with disabilities in the life of the state. But given that at the constitutional level, persons with disabilities have equal rights along with other categories of citizens, there is a need to amend the Constitution in order to improve the legal framework for persons with disabilities, as the terms "equality" and "non-discrimination" in relation to the disabled are not identical and differ significantly in content. According to the author, this will allow to realize the strategic goal of a modern civilized state - to provide high living standards for its citizens, taking into account the category of people with special needs.

Sytuacja zawodowa osób niepełnosprawnych w Polsce – regulacje prawne

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bogusława Kaczor-Pyter ◽  
Paweł Januszewicz
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Employment Policy ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
The Right ◽  
Favorable Conditions ◽  
Incomplete Performance ◽  
Special Protection

The situation of people with disabilities on the labor market varies and depends on a number of problems depending both on the situation and the degree of their disability, the employer and the wider environment. The work presents issues related to the employment of disabled people both in the open and protected labor market. It also considers number of benefits resulting from the creation and adaptation of the workplace for a person with incomplete performance on the open labor market based on legal provisions in this area. Many people with disabilities work or want to work professionally despite health restrictions, drawing satisfaction from it. Professional work is a significant source of income, it is a basic factor of economic independence that favors the integration of disabled people into society, and above all it is the process of vocational rehabilitation. Work gives you the chance to become independent, improve your standard of living, enhance your values and raise your prestige. The possibility to guarantee people with disabilities the right to work in favorable conditions and on an equal basis without discrimination has become one of the basic guidelines for the employment policy of the disabled. The provisions of the law both Polish and EU under special protection include: working time, additional breaks at work, the right to leave and layoffs for the time of performing the necessary tests – treated as privileges of the disabled during employment.

scholarly journals Success in Africa: People with disabilities share their stories

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Shakespeare ◽  
Anthony Mugeere ◽  
Emily Nyariki ◽  
Joseph Simbaya
Keyword(s):  
Life Histories ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Economic Success ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
The Right

Background: Whereas most narratives of disability in sub-Saharan Africa stress barriers and exclusion, Africans with disabilities appear to show resilience and some appear to achieve success. In order to promote inclusion in development efforts, there is a need to challenge narratives of failure.Objectives: To gather life histories of people with disabilities in three sub-Saharan African countries (Kenya, Uganda and Sierra Leone) who have achieved economic success in their lives and to analyse factors that explain how this success has been achieved.Methods: Qualitative research study of economic success involving life history interviews with 105 participants with disabilities from both urban and rural settings recruited through disabled people’s organisations and non-governmental organisation partners, framework analysis of transcripts to chart success and success factors.Results: Participants had faced barriers in education, employment and family life. They had largely surmounted these barriers to achieve success on an equal basis with others. They were working in private and public sectors and were self-employed farmers, shopkeepers and craftspeople.Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that, given the right support, disabled people can achieve economic success, with the implication being that investment in education or training of disabled people can be productive and should be part of overall development efforts for economic reasons, not solely to achieve social justice goals.

scholarly journals INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION OF THE RIGHT OF EQUAL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 2057-2061
Author(s):  
Momchil Mavrov
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Equal Access ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
The Right

The right to equal access to health care is a fundamental irrevocable right for every person which should be guaranteed in every legal system. It is clear from the established international standards in the field of health that the right of access to healthcare guarantees universal access on an equal basis to really available quality and acceptable health services and health facilities. According to the World Health Organization, access to health services also includes health promotion and disease prevention. In regard to people with disabilities and disadvantaged people, ensuring effective access to healthcare is extremely important, in mind their vulnerability and increased need for moral, social and financial support. The international community has always paid serious attention to the protection of the fundamental rights and freedoms of people with disabilities, especially their health care rights. Evidence for this positive policy is the many legal acts adopted within the United Nations system and within the European Union.The most important of these acts are the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, all adopted by the United Nations, as well as the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the European Disability Strategy and other European acts. The listed legal instruments proclaim the right of every person to the highest attainable standard of health and as an element of it is protected and the right to equal access to quality health care for all persons.At the same time with creating an appropriate legal framework to protect the health rights of people with disabilities, specialized bodies have been set up within the United Nations system and within the European Union to monitor and control the implementation of international treaties. This approach of the international community deserves support, as only the introduction of comprehensive and adequate measures could provide for a sufficiently high level of protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, who as full citizens of society should have equal and appropriate conditions for full exercising their subjective health rights, without discrimination on the basis of their disability.

scholarly journals Evacuation Simulation Focusing on Modeling of Disabled People Movement

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2405
Author(s):  
Karolina Żydek ◽  
Małgorzata Król ◽  
Aleksander Król
Keyword(s):  
Input Data ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Evacuation Simulation ◽  
Evacuation Modeling ◽  
Mobility Impairments ◽  
Modeling Software ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
People Movement ◽  
The Right

All building users should have the right to safe evacuation. However, evacuation becomes a big challenge when it concerns people with disabilities. Nowadays, computer programs are used to plan escape routes. Therefore, the manuscript deals with the issues of modeling evacuation with particular emphasis on people with disabilities. A review of different evacuation modeling software is presented. The research is performed mainly to see what the limitations of different programs are and how they regard occupants with disabilities. The analyses contain a study of six cases of the evacuation from a building. In this study the three following programs—SIMULEX, STEPS and Pathfinder—are considered. Different populations of people with mobility impairments are modeled. The comparison of the methodology when using these three programs is presented in the following sections. Research has shown that despite the same input data, the results obtained with the three programs differ significantly. In the case of the total evacuation time, the differences reach up to 8%.

scholarly journals Barrier-free urban environment and risks of project solutions implementation

2020 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 10019
Author(s):  
Vladimir Rimshin ◽  
Victoria Borkovskaya ◽  
Evgeniy Degaev ◽  
Igor Shubin
Keyword(s):  
Urban Environment ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Free Movement ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Free Environment ◽  
The Right ◽  
Current Standards ◽  
Barrier Free

The article presents the legislative and regulatory framework that guarantees the right to an accessible environment, highlights the practical issues of creating a barrier-free environment for various groups of people with disabilities. The current standards that establish the main requirements for the implementation of project solutions aimed at the free movement of disabled people and other low-mobility groups in the urban environment are analyzed.

scholarly journals Design and Development of a Collaborative App with Accessibility Information about Tourist Sites

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 496-511
Author(s):  
Marcos Roque da Rosa ◽  
Eliane Nascimento Pereira
Keyword(s):  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Equal Access ◽  
Equal Opportunities ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Digital Maps ◽  
Gis Technologies ◽  
App Development ◽  
Public Data ◽  
Google Play

Introduction: Accessibility can help people with disabilities to participate actively in the society with equal access and equal opportunities. Accessible tourism enables people to become more included and enjoy tourism experiences. Technology has facilitated tourism for people with disabilities and a Geographic Information System (GIS) can provide the tourist guidance, navigable digital maps and enable the searching of places information. Purpose: The objective of this paper is to describe the development of a collaborative app with accessibility information in order to help people with disabilities planning and moving more independently. Method: To develop this work a research about GIS apps related to disabled people was carried out, a pilot project to validate the idea and the app development proposed. Results: The accessible places map was developed using free GIS technologies and is available for download in Google Play Store. Conclusions: The app will help people with disabilities to move more safely and comfortably, and the increase of public data in GIS by the civil engagement.

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