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A system for adaptive transportation.

T W Tanner1, R D Zura, V T Chen

  • 1Medical College of Virginia, Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville 22908.

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|November 1, 1990
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Physical disabilities significantly restrict travel freedom for many Americans, despite cost being the primary concern for most. This highlights a critical need to address accessibility barriers for individuals with physical handicaps.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Disability Studies
  • Transportation Equity

Background:

  • Travel is a common activity, often limited by cost for the general population.
  • However, physical disabilities present unique and significant barriers to travel for many Americans.
  • The concept of 'freedom to travel' is not universally experienced due to these accessibility challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the unmet travel needs of physically handicapped individuals.
  • To underscore the disparity in travel freedom experienced by people with disabilities.
  • To advocate for greater consideration of accessibility in travel for all Americans.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of societal norms and individual experiences related to travel.

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  • Examination of the definition and perception of 'freedom to travel'.
  • Identification of the 'physically handicapped' as a group with specific, often overlooked, needs.

    • Main Results:

    • Cost is a primary travel barrier for most, but not the sole or most significant for individuals with physical disabilities.
    • A substantial number of Americans with physical handicaps face severe limitations in their ability to travel.
    • The 'freedom to travel' is effectively denied to this population due to accessibility issues.

    Conclusions:

    • The current societal understanding of travel limitations primarily focuses on cost, neglecting physical accessibility.
    • There is a significant gap in travel equity for Americans with physical disabilities.
    • Addressing the unique needs of the physically handicapped is crucial to ensuring universal travel freedom.