Environmental contexts and disability

• Other Authors: Barnartt, Sharon N., Altman, Barbara Mandell
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2014.
• Series: Research in social science and disability ; v. 8.
• Subjects: Social Science > People with Disabilities.; Social Science > General.; Disability: social aspects.; People with disabilities > Social aspects.; Barrier-free design.

Physical structure, economic expectation or social relationship norms developed within various cultures can either restrict or support the participation of individuals with disabilities in society. The influence of environmental factors can vary significantly according to context, characteristics or...