E-Accessibility Policy for Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Tourism Marketing. Case Study from Regional Hotel Units in Greece

Nowadays, there is a growing interest for social inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in tourist industry. Tourism is vital part of modern lifestyle and is considered beneficial for individuals with disabilities enhancing personal development and promoting quality of life. This project aims to investigate policies implemented and kind of services offered in tourist industry concerning persons with disabilities who have barriers for leisure time, not only physical but also internal, cultural and social. Research is being carried out on hotel units of four and five stars in Greece. Given the fact that tourism is considered as an important sector in the economy which improves the standard of living in a country, its adaptation to web tourism with innovations in technology and development of social policies appropriate for persons with disabilities, that can facilitate travelling, can promote tourist movement and also can offer a travel motive for them.

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Quality of Life: Changes in Self-Perception in People with down Syndrome as a Result of Being Part of a Football/Soccer Team. Self-Reports and External Reports

Brain Sciences ◽

10.3390/brainsci11020226 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 226

Author(s):

Rocío Camacho ◽

Cristina Castejón-Riber ◽

Francisco Requena ◽

Julio Camacho ◽

Begoña Escribano ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Down Syndrome ◽

Personal Development ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Evaluation Process ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Perception ◽

Football Team ◽

Soccer Team

The hypothesis posed was whether being part of a football/soccer team influenced the quality of life (QL) of the people who participated in it since their perception of themselves is enhanced by factors, such as self-determination, social inclusion, emotional well-being, physical well-being, material well-being, rights, personal development, and internal relationships. The objective was to evaluate the QL of people with Down Syndrome (DS) using their self-perception (n = 39) and the perception of the informants (family members, teachers) (n = 39). The KidsLife-Down Scale, with a few modifications, was used. In general, differences of opinion between the subgroups of participants with DS and informants showed that results were higher in terms of perception for participants in the DS subgroup. Scores for all variables were higher for those participants with DS who said they did engage in practicing competitive football/soccer. Although the perception of informants provides a great deal of information regarding the QL of participants with DS, participants with DS should also be involved in the evaluation process and their self-perceptions taken into account. It is not participating in a football team that causes the conclusions of the study, but training (which includes the friendly matches that are played), the cause correlated with the improvements detected in the athlete’s DS.

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Revisiting the Role of Neighbourhood Change in Social Exclusion and Inclusion of Older People

Journal of Aging Research ◽

10.1155/2012/148287 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 60

Author(s):

Victoria F. Burns ◽

Jean-Pierre Lavoie ◽

Damaris Rose

Keyword(s):

Older People ◽

Social Exclusion ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Aging In Place ◽

Political Influence ◽

Urban Neighbourhoods ◽

Neighbourhood Change

Objective. To explore how older people who are “aging in place” are affected when the urban neighbourhoods in which they are aging are themselves undergoing socioeconomic and demographic change.Methods. A qualitative case study was conducted in two contrasting neighbourhoods in Montréal (Québec, Canada), the analysis drawing on concepts of social exclusion and attachment.Results. Participants express variable levels of attachment to neighbourhood. Gentrification triggered processes of social exclusion among older adults: loss of social spaces dedicated to older people led to social disconnectedness, invisibility, and loss of political influence on neighbourhood planning. Conversely, certain changes in a disadvantaged neighbourhood fostered their social inclusion.Conclusion. This study thus highlights the importance of examining the impacts of neighbourhood change when exploring the dynamics of aging in place and when considering interventions to maintain quality of life of those concerned.

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Slobodno vrijeme kao dimenzija kvalitete života stanovništva Općine Gornje Rijeke

Geoadria ◽

10.15291/geoadria.1413 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 193

Author(s):

Sonja Podgorelec ◽

Sanja Klempić Bogadi ◽

Monika Šabijan

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

Five Factors ◽

Closed Type ◽

The Way

The way an individual spends leisure time in his/her environment is one of the factors that influence his/her quality of life Due to the features of space (natural and anthropogenic environment), size and structure of settlement, population, the prevailing economic branch and other attributes – the Municipality of Gornja Rijeka was selected for a case study in researching population’s quality of life in rural areas. The research was conducted by using the method of surveying during November and December of 2012 on a non-proportional judgment sample of170 examinees aged 18-60. The aim of the paper is to analyze part of results of the research through which the ways of spending leisure time were studied. In estimating the overall quality of life of the population in the selected area the focus was on the possibilities to engage in leisure activities in the settlements where they reside. The ways and the quality of spending leisure time were measured by closed type questions referring to ways and frequency of doing certain activities, and were later analyzed in relation to the selected sociodemographic variables (the examinee’s age, sex, marital status, household size), the health status and the personal income of an individual, whether they live from agriculture, patterns of support and sociability, perception of personal quality of life and the quality of life in the settlements where the examinees live. The results of factor analysis applied to 14 variables (leisure time activities) confirmed five factors by which it is possible to describe the way of spending leisure time for an inhabitant of a selected rural area – urban dimension, traditional dimension, sociability, hobbies and media. One of the conclusions of the research was that, in parallel to the decrease of differences in the rural and urban populations’ ways of life (especially when it comes to population aged 18-60), the differences in spending leisure time also decrease. It is primarily explained by an increasing employment of the rural population in non-agricultural activities, better transport connections between villages and cities and modern communication possibilities of rural households (internet). Also, the research has confirmed that the possibilities (infrastructure and organization) of leisure activities in the settlement where an individual lives significantly influence the overall quality of life estimate.

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Money and the Quality of Life

Journal of Central Banking Theory and Practice ◽

10.1515/jcbtp-2017-0019 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 17-34

Author(s):

Radoica Luburić ◽

Nikola Fabris

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Well Being ◽

Standard Of Living ◽

Way Of Life ◽

The Times ◽

Practical Level ◽

Key Questions ◽

Overall Life Satisfaction

Abstract This paper deals with the influence of money on the quality of life, in the light of the major importance it has on all aspects of our lives. Bearing in mind that money is an everyday, inseperable and unavoidable companion, with all its advantages and power, as well as its numerous challenges, risks and temptations, it inevitably affects all segments of the quality of life. The relation between money and quality of life, therefore, can be viewed not only theoretically, but also at a practical level. In the times we live in, which have been labelled the digital age, with ever increasing change, the key questions which arise are whether and to what extent do people really manage their money, and to what extent does money manage people and their lives, do people own money or does money own people? Although it sounds paradoxical, money causes people financial worries, whether they have it or whether they do not and so can significantly influence their quality of life. Standard macro-economic indicators, traditionally used as measures of the well-being of society, do not always give a real and complete picture of the quality of life, as this encompasses the way of life, as well as the standard of living. The quality of life includes the whole spectrum of factors, not only economic, but also many others which lead to satisfaction, both material and spiritual. These can include financial and material living conditions, employment, health, education, leisure time and social activities, economic and physical safety, human rights and freedoms, protection of the environment and overall life satisfaction. This paper analyses the direct and indirect connections between effective and efficient money management and the aforementioned factors which are decisive in forming the quality of life.

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Language Use and Social Inclusion in International Retirement Migration

Social Inclusion ◽

10.17645/si.v5i4.1133 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 69-77 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Per Gustafson ◽

Ann Elisabeth Laksfoss Cardozo

Keyword(s):

Social Inclusion ◽

Language Use ◽

Human Mobility ◽

Linguistic Landscape ◽

Retirement Migration ◽

Civic Integration ◽

International Retirement Migration ◽

Everyday Communication

The migration of older people in search for improved quality of life has become an important form of human mobility, and popular retirement destinations are often highly multilingual settings. This article explores language use and social inclusion in international retirement migration through a case study of Scandinavian retirees in the Alicante province in Spain. It examines the linguistic landscape they meet, their language use and their inclusion in their new home country. Interviews with retired migrants and key local individuals show that many migrants try to learn the host country language, but that these attempts are often not very successful. As a result, they frequently use either their native language or English for everyday communication. This article elaborates on three theoretical and political notions of inclusion—assimilation, multiculturalism and civic integration—and discusses how retired migrants’ language use can be interpreted in the light of these notions.

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Sport for All and Social Inclusion of Individuals with Impairments: A Case Study from Brazil

Societies ◽

10.3390/soc9020044 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 44

Author(s):

Lyusyena Kirakosyan

Keyword(s):

United Nations ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Sport Participation ◽

Military Dictatorship ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

The Past ◽

United Nations Convention ◽

The United Nations ◽

The Military

This article examines the discourses about Sport for All (SFA) and their evolution over the past four decades in Brazil and analyzes the implications of those discourses for social inclusion of Brazilians with impairments in sport and leisure. It provides an overview of four political milestones in the development of sport participation in Brazil: the launch of the SFA program under the military dictatorship; the adoption of the 1988 Constitution; the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and the Rio 2016 Paralympics. Foucault’s archaeological-genealogical approach has been used to explain how the principle of social inclusion has been practised and enacted through the SFA discourses in Brazil and to discuss the implications of sport and leisure policies for the population with impairments.

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ICT for Social Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

Human Rights and Ethics ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-6433-3.ch084 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 1521-1545

Author(s):

Danilo Piaggesi ◽

Walter Castelnovo ◽

Linamara Rizzo Battistella

Keyword(s):

United Nations ◽

Knowledge Economy ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Knowledge Society ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Present Knowledge ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

The Social ◽

United Nations Convention

In this chapter, the authors discuss a Knowledge Economy-based approach to the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwD). The approach, different from the traditional assistance model, considers PwD as active and valuable members of the present Knowledge Society, to be included in the active workforce. This is discussed with reference to a specific operational case study concerning the establishment of the Center of Excellence for Technology and Innovation in Favor of Persons with Disabilities (CETI-D) conceived by Fondazione Rosselli Americas and being implemented by the State of Sao Paulo in Brazil. At the beginning of the chapter, the authors discuss the problem of the inclusion of PwD as a further aspect of the digital divide phenomenon. Then, the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities are presented—some international best practices concerning the social inclusion of PwD are also introduced. Later, the authors discuss the CETI-D initiative, with the aim of showing how ICT can represent a powerful tool for social and economic inclusion. Finally, the authors discuss the conditions under which the experience of the CETI-D can be replicated in other countries, with a specific focus on less developed countries.

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Evaluating Quality of Life in Families With Williams Syndrome Patients

10.21203/rs.3.rs-50757/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

ESTHER MORALEDA ◽

Mario Arana ◽

Patricia López

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Intellectual Disability ◽

Williams Syndrome ◽

Personal Development ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Interpersonal Relations ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Determination ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background: Williams Syndrome is a developmental disorder characterized by a variable intellectual disability. People with Williams Syndrome need the intervention of several clinical and educational specialists throughout their life. However, little is known about the impact produced by this disability in their immediate environment, especially in families. The purpose was to know the level of quality of life described by families with Williams Syndrome.Methods: The sample was made up of 33 families belong to Spanish Williams Syndrome Association who were evaluated using the Kidslife Scale. Theirs children and adolescents were between 4 and 20 years old. Eight main quality of life dimensions were evaluated: emotional well-being, physical well-being, material well-being, personal development, interpersonal relations, social inclusion, self-determination and rightsResults: The obtained data indicated that the degree and presence of intellectual disability themselves did not homogeneously influence people’s quality of life, but many variables could alter their quality of life to a greater or lesser extent. There are no significant differences between quality of life areas but significant differences appeared for level of dependence in the self-determination subarea (p<.05). Conclusions: These results led us to analyse the social and emotional implications for families and their environment.

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An analytical study of the different methods of handling informal areas on state property “Case study of the informal unsafe areas near the railway on Sudan street, Giza”

Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology ◽

10.51201/jusst/21/05391 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (09) ◽

pp. 409-431

Author(s):

Azza Serry ◽

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Sherif Mohamed ◽

Mohamed Amin ◽

Youssef Mabrouk ◽

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Keyword(s):

Population Density ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Private Property ◽

Land Ownership ◽

Standard Of Living ◽

Quality Of Services ◽

Development Projects ◽

The Difference

The problem of informal areas in Egypt, despite the difference in these informal areas in terms of location, area, population and the quality of services, they share their suffering from rising population density, insufficiency of basic facilities and services, the spread of environmental pollution and low standard of living. The importance of this research lies in a new problem that hinders planning and executive authorities in the development of informal areas, which is land ownership. This comes in different entities such as private property whither for residents or companies, and central authorities such as the Ministry of Endowments, Railway Authority, State Property, or the Antiquities Authority. the research exposes all of this to reach results and solutions that help the planning and executive authorities in providing services to these areas, and in the implementation of vital projects and development projects.

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