@phdthesis{theses_frw855,
          author = {R Busse},
            year = {2017},
           title = {Public space \& the mobility of wheelchair users},
             url = {https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/855/},
        abstract = {Research was conducted to test how the public space promotes or restricts the mobility of wheelchair users. By looking at what kinds of barriers and facilitators are encountered in daily life and their impact on the mobility of wheelchair users, an assessment on public space is made. This is done by go-alongs and interviews. During the go-alongs, a gps-tracker was used to add another layer of interpretation that would not be possible via qualitative research methods alone.The overall assessment of public is space is that there are restrictions encountered on a daily basis. These restrictions were not unsurmountable but do vary in severity depending on the individual. The barriers that were encountered the most were steep ramps, uneven pavements and high curbs.The effect of these restrictions can lead to feeling mistreated or marginalized.However most of the participants expressed that they think the public space is wheelchair accessible.}
}