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Physically disabled and frail elderly: assessing their external environments

R T Tranter1, R Slater, N Vaughan

  • 1University of Wales Cardiff, Welsh School of Architecture, UK.

Disability and Rehabilitation
|August 1, 1995
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Mobility challenges affect disabled, blind, and elderly individuals in Wales due to terrain and accessibility issues. Enforcement of current laws and new legislation are needed to improve external environment navigation for these populations.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Government-funded research project in Wales addressing mobility issues.
  • Investigating challenges faced by physically disabled, blind, and frail elderly individuals.
  • Hypothesis: Welsh terrain exacerbates mobility problems for disabled populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze mobility barriers in the external environment for disabled, blind, and elderly populations in Wales.
  • To assess the impact of physical disability and age on navigating local areas.
  • To determine the role of legislation in mobility challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving individuals with mobility impairments.
  • Data collection on environmental barriers and personal experiences.

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  • Analysis of existing legislation and its enforcement.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant mobility difficulties reported by disabled, blind, and frail elderly individuals.
    • Even reasonably able-bodied elderly individuals experience local mobility problems.
    • Barriers include non-enforcement of existing laws and the need for new legislation.

    Conclusions:

    • Physical disabilities and environmental factors, particularly challenging terrain, significantly impede mobility.
    • Legislative and policy interventions are crucial for enhancing accessibility.
    • Addressing mobility barriers requires both enforcement of current laws and enactment of new ones.