Assessing the social and physical walkability of interior public places: the uses of para-public spaces as third spaces by people with disabilities

Methods for studying the public places of libraries, including mental mapping, observation and patron mapping are reviewed. Reflections on the experience of adapting an observational technique for use in multiple different library spaces are shared. Sont passées en revue les méthodes pour étudier la place publique des bibliothèques, y compris les représentations mentales, l’observation et la catégorisation des usagers. L’auteure partage ses réflexions sur l’expérience d’adapter une technique d’observation à différents espaces de bibliothèque. ***Full paper in the Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science***

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Eyblism and the Social Environment in Theory and Practice

Sociology and Law ◽

10.35854/2219-6242-2020-4-25-31 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 25-31

Author(s):

N. N. Khomutova ◽

K. A. Vizner ◽

S. A. Makhortova ◽

S. N. Chudievich

Keyword(s):

Social Environment ◽

Social Problem ◽

People With Disabilities ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Social Survey ◽

Good Level ◽

The Social ◽

Free Environment ◽

Barrier Free

The problem of the discrimination of people with disabilities remains being an urgent social problem. Misunderstanding of the meaning of this problem by others results in a situation when invalid’s level of life cannot be equal to a healthy person’s level of life. This article raises the issue of ableism in order to explore the idea of barrier-free environment integration. The results of a social survey are demonstrating a good level of respondent’s awareness concerning this problem and their will to participate in a discussion and taking of measures for the integration of a barrier-free environment with the intention to raise the invalid’s level of life.

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Disability, Human Resources and Behavioral Economics: The Labour Inclusion Case of Ilunion Hotels of the Costa del Sol (Spain)

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18157932 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (15) ◽

pp. 7932

Author(s):

Marco Antonio Cruz-Morato ◽

Carmen Dueñas-Zambrana ◽

Josefa García-Mestanza

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Economics ◽

Stress Responses ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Social Stigma ◽

People With Disabilities ◽

Professional Activity ◽

Specific Situation ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Case Study Methodology ◽

The Social

The situation of labour inclusion of people with disabilities in Spain is still too negative, in spite of the different efforts carried out by public and private sector. Previous research points to social discrimination as one of the main causes of the situation. Ilunion Hotels is one of the most important hotel companies in Spain focused on labour inclusion of people with disabilities. The objective of this paper is to explore the social inclusion case of Ilunion Hotels of the Costa del Sol, the actions that they have developed to improve the labour integration of this collective, based on a behavioral economics theoretical model (with a high relevance of the influence of social stigma, stress theories and coping to stress responses). We look into the specific situation of two of the three hotels developed as Special Employment Centres (sheltered employment contexts defined by Spanish legislation) and the possible impact of their Support Units for Professional Activity. Case study methodology is considered the most appropriate, according to the research objective, supported by semi-structured interviews with the hotel managers. The results show that, although Special Employment Centres are effective in improving labour integration in the short term and could contribute to change the long-term social perspectives about workers with disabilities, they could be also reinforcing the social stigma existing in the ordinary market.

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Use of masks in public places in Poland during SARS-Cov-2 epidemic: a covert observational study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10418-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Maria Ganczak ◽

Oskar Pasek ◽

Łukasz Duda – Duma ◽

Dawid Świstara ◽

Marcin Korzeń

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Observational Study ◽

Control Measure ◽

Communication Channels ◽

Public Spaces ◽

Personal Health ◽

Closed Space ◽

Public Places ◽

Health Control ◽

Over Time

Abstract Background Face masks have been employed in the COVID-19 pandemic plans as a public and personal health control measure against the spread of SARS-CoV-2. In Poland, obligatory wearing of masks in public spaces was introduced on April 10th, 2020; a relaxation of previous universal measures was announced on May 29th, 2020, limiting use to indoor public places. Objective To assess use of masks or other protective devices in public spaces in Poland during the SARS-Cov-2 epidemic. Methods A non-participatory covert observational study was conducted on three dates, (10.05/18.05/25.05.2020) at public spaces in 13 regions with different risks. Ten consecutive individuals were observed by each of 82 medical students (n = 2460 observations), using a structured checklist. Results Among 2353 observed persons, the female/male ratios were 1.0, 1.1, and 1.0 on the three dates. Almost three quarters - 73.6% (n = 552/750) were using masks on date 1, 66.5% (544/818) on date 2; and 65.7% (516/785) on date 3. Cloth masks predominated on all dates (64.7–62.3%-62.6%), followed by medical (23.4–28.5%-26.9%). Being female (OR = 1.77–1.47-1.53 respectively) and location in a closed space (OR = 2.60–2.59-2.32) were each associated with higher usage. Participants in sports were about two times less likely to use masks (OR = 0.64–0.53-0.53) as compared to other activities. The proportion using masks correctly decreased gradually over time (364/552; 65.9%; 339/544; 62.3% and 304/516; 58.9%). More females wore masks correctly (date 1: 205/294; 69.7% vs 159/258; 61.6%, and date 3: 186/284; 65.5% vs 118/232; 50.9%; p = 0.045; p = 0.0008 respectively). Uncovered noses (47.3–52.7%) and masks around the neck (39.2–42.6%) were the most frequent incorrect practices. Conclusions Practices were not in line with official recommendations, especially among males, and deteriorated over time. Cloth masks were predominantly used in public spaces. Health promotion, through utilizing all available communication channels, would be helpful to increase compliance.

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Change in the social life of urban public spaces: The rise of mobile phones and women, and the decline of aloneness over 30 years

Urban Studies ◽

10.1177/0042098014534905 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 52 (8) ◽

pp. 1489-1504 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Keith N Hampton ◽

Lauren Sessions Goulet ◽

Garrett Albanesius

Keyword(s):

Mobile Phones ◽

Social Life ◽

Public Spaces ◽

The Social

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Organization of inclusive physical education classes for persons with disabilities

SCIENTIFIC WORK ◽

10.36719/2663-4619/67/54-57 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 67 (06) ◽

pp. 54-57

Author(s):

Zülfiyyə Asim qızı Yolçiyeva ◽

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Inclusive Education ◽

Children With Disabilities ◽

People With Disabilities ◽

The Body ◽

Social Model ◽

Teaching Methodology ◽

Main Task ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

The Social

As we know, there are many fields of pedagogical science. One of the most important areas is special pedagogy. Special pedagogy studies the issues of education and upbringing of children with physical and mental disabilities. People with disabilities are those who are relatively disabled in terms of any part of the body or the brain. In our country, special attention is paid to the education of people with disabilities. Inclusive education creates conditions for the protection of social equality, education and other special needs of children with disabilities. According to the teaching methodology, inclusive education prevents discrimination against children, allows people with various diseases to get a perfect education and succeed. Its main task is to create an environment for vocational training of people with disabilities. In modern times, people with disabilities should not be seen as sick, but as people with disabilities. This shapes the social approach to disability. The social model allows these children to exercise their rights to develop their skills. The purpose of inclusive physical education is to teach students to move together, which promotes the improvement and development of human psychophysical abilities. Different exercises should be chosen for each lesson and combined in such a way as to have a comprehensive effect on the body and ensure that each student can perform. It is necessary to ensure the general requirements and their specificity when arranging lessons. Sports have a great impact on the development of the personality of children with disabilities as normal children. Sport is one of the most important conditions for everyone and is acceptable for any age group. All these procedures are more effective when performed in unison. Let's protect our child's life together for a healthy life and step into a healthy future Key words: Inclusion, inclusive education, inclusive physical education, a person with disabilities, special education

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Aging Alone, Gossiping Together: Older Adults’ Talk as Social Glue

The Journals of Gerontology Series B ◽

10.1093/geronb/gby154 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 74 (8) ◽

pp. 1474-1482 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Stacy Torres

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

New York ◽

Older People ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Living Alone ◽

Emotional Intimacy ◽

Public Places ◽

The Social ◽

Formal Organizations ◽

Negative Reputation

AbstractObjectivesWhile older adults living alone face challenges to maintaining social ties, elders in urban areas also have unique opportunities for daily socializing that can buffer against loneliness.MethodDrawing on 5 years of ethnographic fieldwork among elders in New York City, this study presents empirical insights into the development of supplementary neighborhood-based networks of support for older people living alone and vulnerable to isolation.ResultsThis study finds that elders who lived alone, without close kin, engaged in daily gossip about other older people they encountered as regulars in local eateries. Despite its negative reputation, gossip helped them connect and access less conventional social support close to home. The majority resisted formal organizations, such as churches or senior centers, and thus their interactions in public venues served as an important source of social involvement. In line with Gluckman’s argument (1963), gossip betrayed emotional intimacy and caretaking that connected people who could have fallen off the social radar.DiscussionHigher rates of divorce and lifelong singlehood, coupled with increased longevity, will compel greater numbers of older adults to construct alternative support networks. My findings suggest that more will draw these connections from unconventional venues such as neighborhood public places.

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Social determinants of health, inequality and social inclusion among people with disabilities

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0104-1169.0187.2559 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 329-336 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Regina Celia Fiorati ◽

Valeria Meirelles Carril Elui

Keyword(s):

Social Determinants Of Health ◽

Social Determinants ◽

Social Participation ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Communicative Action ◽

People With Disabilities ◽

Determinants Of Health ◽

Systematic Observation ◽

Community Inclusion ◽

The Social

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the socio-familial and community inclusion and social participation of people with disabilities, as well as their inclusion in occupations in daily life. METHOD: qualitative study with data collected through open interviews concerning the participants' life histories and systematic observation. The sample was composed of ten individuals with acquired or congenital disabilities living in the region covered by a Family Health Center. The social conception of disability was the theoretical framework used. Data were analyzed according to an interpretative reconstructive approach based on Habermas' Theory of Communicative Action. RESULTS: the results show that the socio-familial and community inclusion of the study participants is conditioned to the social determinants of health and present high levels of social inequality expressed by difficult access to PHC and rehabilitation services, work and income, education, culture, transportation and social participation. CONCLUSION: there is a need to develop community-centered care programs in cooperation with PHC services aiming to cope with poverty and improve social inclusion.

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Lebanon Cities’ Public Spaces

The Journal of Public Space ◽

10.5204/jps.v3i1.323 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 119-152 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Maryam Nazzal ◽

Samer Chinder

Keyword(s):

Green Space ◽

Public Spaces ◽

World Health ◽

Right To The City ◽

Social Connections ◽

Land Prices ◽

The Social ◽

Health Organization ◽

The Right ◽

The City

In Lebanon, the social connections are undeniable and crucial. However, meeting places remain private such as houses, restaurants, malls, and beach resorts. This is mainly due to the shortage of public spaces in Lebanon resulting from lack of planning, regulations and awareness around the right to the city and the importance of public spaces. In main cities where land prices are so expensive, common practice has prioritized the use of land in real estate development, thus trumping other uses such as public and communal spaces.In the late 1990s, Lebanon saw the emergence of malls, which have arguably acted as alternatives to public spaces. Malls, with their wealth of food courts, restaurants, cinemas, and play areas, have become the new downtown for a portion of the Lebanese population. They are also considered safe, which is another important factor.In 2015, the percentage of green spaces in Lebanon has decreased to less than 13%. While the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum of 9m2 of green space per capita (UN-HABITAT, 2016), Beirut has only 0.8m2.

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Policies of pedagogical maintenance of students ready for a safe life in inclusive education

Cuestiones Políticas - Conflictividad política, pandemia de COVID-19 y nuevos paradigmasConflictividad política, pandemia de COVID-19 y nuevos paradigmas ◽

10.46398/cuestpol.3764.15 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 37 (64) ◽

pp. 210-221

Author(s):

Busygina Tatyana Alexandrovna ◽

Aleksandr A. Korostelev ◽

Elena I. Artemova ◽

Larisa Aleksandrovna Kolyvanova ◽

Tamara Mikhailovna Nosova ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Inclusive Education ◽

Vocational Training ◽

Educational Institution ◽

People With Disabilities ◽

Modern Society ◽

Educational Environment ◽

Middle Level ◽

Safe Life ◽

The Social ◽

Full Life

The article aimed to review some pedagogical policies for the inclusion and a safe life of people with disabilities. Training the preparation of people with disabilities and disabilities for a safe life is more effective within the framework of an accessible and organized educational environment in the educational institution, which guarantees the solution of professional problems in the training of future middle-level specialists. For a safe stay in society. Under the provision of people with health problems for a safe life, we consider the complex subjective property of a person with a disability, which manifests itself when it understands the dangers that have arisen in the educational environment and in various areas of life and we provide a way to overcome them. It is concluded that without an accessible and well-organized educational environment, it is impossible to achieve the result of establishing harmonious relationships between people with disabilities and the social environment that determine their greater disposition for a safe entry into society and a full life in modern society. Particular attention is paid in the process of vocational training for people with disabilities to individualization.

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