Assistive technology in public policies: trends in the international debate and implications for Brazil

CA Domingues, ALF Laplane - Disability and Rehabilitation …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose The objectives of this study were threefold: to identify the main topics related to the
international debate on Assistive Technology (AT) public policies, to analyze the Brazilian …

Assessing stakeholder perceptions of workplace accommodations barriers: Results from a policy research instrument

NW Moon, PMA Baker - Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
This article presents the findings from research to identify key barriers and opportunities in
the provision of workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities in the United …

The promise of municipal WiFi and failed policies of inclusion: The disability divide

P Baker, J Hanson, WN Myhill - Information Polity, 2009 - content.iospress.com
Wireless technologies, especially those deployed by municipalities, have been offered as
one way to enhance access to society at large, including people with disabilities and others …

Combating building illegality in Hong Kong: A policy Delphi study

Y Yau, SM Chiu - Habitat International, 2015 - Elsevier
Building illegality, which usually takes the form of unauthorised building works (UBWs), has
posed serious threats to the safety of the community in many cities. In spite of the plenteous …

Exploring policy options to combat illegal microapartments in Hong Kong

Y Yau, DCW Ho - Urbani izziv, 2017 - ceeol.com
Illegal building can take multiple forms, including squatter settlements and illegal building
extensions. Among the various forms of illegal building, illegal microapartments (IMAs) …

E-accessibility and municipal wi-fi: Exploring a model for inclusivity and implementation

PMA Baker, AM Fairchild, J Pater - International Journal of …, 2010 - igi-global.com
One of the typical design objectives of municipal Wi-Fi systems is the free or low-cost
provision of connectivity for citizens, including people with disabilities and others impacted …

[PDF][PDF] A comparative analysis of state emergency plans: improving response to vulnerable populations

DDM Bennett - 2009 - researchgate.net
The US has had two large-scale emergencies (man-made and natural) that have shaped
new policy regarding emergency management; the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and …

Inclusive wireless technology for emergency communications in the UK

P Langdon, I Hosking - International Journal of Emergency …, 2010 - inderscienceonline.com
We begin with a short review of the limitations of UK practice and government policy on
wireless emergency communications. We focus on the limitations of current practice with …

[PDF][PDF] Cracking Down on Illegal Subdivided Units in Industrial Buildings: A Policy Delphi Study in Hong Kong

Y Yau, DCW Ho - International Conference on Architectural …, 2016 - scholars.cityu.edu.hk
The lack of land and housing supply has resulted in shortage of affordable housing in Hong
Kong. Low-incomers, new immigrants and many others cannot afford high rents so they seek …

E-Accessibility and Municipal Wi-Fi: Exploring a Model for Inclusivity and Implementation

PMA Baker, A Fairchild, J Pater - ICTs for Advancing Rural …, 2012 - igi-global.com
One of the typical design objectives of municipal Wi-Fi systems is the free or low-cost
provision of connectivity for citizens, including people with disabilities and others impacted …