02/05: Accommodation Requirements and Information Needs of People with Disabilities
Category: General
Posted by: Richard Thompson
This from universal access expert - Scott Rains:
You are invited to take part in a research study conducted by the
University of Technology Sydney on the tourism accommodation needs of
people with mobility disabilities. The research aims to identify the
room requirements and preferred information format for presenting
accessible accommodation so that a person is able to make an informed
decision for their needs.
The questionnaire is designed for people with mobility disabilities to
answer. However, we welcome carers/attendants, family or friends
completing the survey based on the needs of those who require accessible
accommodation that they travel with. For example, if you are a parent of
a child with a disability you should answer the questionnaire based on
the access needs of your child.
Your participation in this study is highly valued whether you travel
frequently or not.
The questionnaire will take about 15 minutes to complete.
Please click on the link below to be directed to the questionnaire
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=63033650891
The research focuses on accessible rooms (sometimes referred to as
'disabled rooms') that accommodate people with mobility disabilities as
designated under the Building Codes of Australia and the referenced
Australian Standards for Access and Mobility (AS1428). This research
does not exclude people with hearing, vision or other disabilities from
completing the survey. However, other research is currently being
conducted on the tourist experiences of people who are blind or vision
impaired. In addition, the Hotel Motel Accommodation Association and the
Deafness Forum announced in 2005 an industry agreement regarding the
provision of accessible facilities for people who are Deaf or hearing
impaired. We would welcome people with any disability completing the
survey if they regularly use designated accessible rooms.
Alternative formats
If you require an alternative format or would like to complete this
questionnaire by phone, please contact:
Dr. Simon Darcy
Faculty of Business
University of Technology, Sydney
Ph: 02 9514-5100 Email: simon.darcy@uts.edu.au
Ethics
All responses are anonymous and confidential. The project has been
approved by the UTS Human Research Ethics Committee (Ref No. 2006-24A)
and any ethical issues arising from the research can be discussed with
the UTS Research Ethics Manager Ms Susanna Gorman on Ph: 02 9514-1279
Contact:
Dr Simon Darcy | Associate Professor | School of Leisure, Sport and
Tourism | Faculty of Business |
University of Technology Sydney | Kuring-gai Campus | PO Box 222,
Lindfield NSW 2070 |
Ph: 61 2 9514-5100 | Fax: 61 2 9514-5195 | Email:
Simon.Darcy@uts.edu.au |
The Rolling Rains Report
http://www.RollingRains.com
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You are invited to take part in a research study conducted by the
University of Technology Sydney on the tourism accommodation needs of
people with mobility disabilities. The research aims to identify the
room requirements and preferred information format for presenting
accessible accommodation so that a person is able to make an informed
decision for their needs.
The questionnaire is designed for people with mobility disabilities to
answer. However, we welcome carers/attendants, family or friends
completing the survey based on the needs of those who require accessible
accommodation that they travel with. For example, if you are a parent of
a child with a disability you should answer the questionnaire based on
the access needs of your child.
Your participation in this study is highly valued whether you travel
frequently or not.
The questionnaire will take about 15 minutes to complete.
Please click on the link below to be directed to the questionnaire
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=63033650891
The research focuses on accessible rooms (sometimes referred to as
'disabled rooms') that accommodate people with mobility disabilities as
designated under the Building Codes of Australia and the referenced
Australian Standards for Access and Mobility (AS1428). This research
does not exclude people with hearing, vision or other disabilities from
completing the survey. However, other research is currently being
conducted on the tourist experiences of people who are blind or vision
impaired. In addition, the Hotel Motel Accommodation Association and the
Deafness Forum announced in 2005 an industry agreement regarding the
provision of accessible facilities for people who are Deaf or hearing
impaired. We would welcome people with any disability completing the
survey if they regularly use designated accessible rooms.
Alternative formats
If you require an alternative format or would like to complete this
questionnaire by phone, please contact:
Dr. Simon Darcy
Faculty of Business
University of Technology, Sydney
Ph: 02 9514-5100 Email: simon.darcy@uts.edu.au
Ethics
All responses are anonymous and confidential. The project has been
approved by the UTS Human Research Ethics Committee (Ref No. 2006-24A)
and any ethical issues arising from the research can be discussed with
the UTS Research Ethics Manager Ms Susanna Gorman on Ph: 02 9514-1279
Contact:
Dr Simon Darcy | Associate Professor | School of Leisure, Sport and
Tourism | Faculty of Business |
University of Technology Sydney | Kuring-gai Campus | PO Box 222,
Lindfield NSW 2070 |
Ph: 61 2 9514-5100 | Fax: 61 2 9514-5195 | Email:
Simon.Darcy@uts.edu.au |
The Rolling Rains Report
http://www.RollingRains.com
RollingrRainsNews-subscribe@topica.com
