Krottje, Irina, I.S. (2019) The blindness of those who see: A Case Study on the Perceived Mobility and Inclusion of Blind and Partially Sighted People. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
With the UN-treaty, signed in the Netherlands in 2006, the inclusion of disabled people is enforced by law. Inclusion pertains to different areas of life, for example, work and schooling, mobility, public buildings and housing. Mobility is one of the areas the UN-treaty is focused on. This study is a result of the interest in analysing the UN-treaty at a local level. In this qualitative study blind and partially sighted people were asked to give insights in their perceived mobility using Groningen Central station, or their experience as a member of Toegankelijk Groningen, through in-depth interviews. The study found most participants’ mobility is restrained by inability to independently use the central station, and that there is lack of accessible information. Personal characteristics and preferences influence the choice of a support tool. A guide dog benefits mobility, social interaction and independent travelling. A support cane supports environment familiarizing, detecting obstacles, texture of the ground, and ensures recognition. Secondly, this study focused on the implementation of the UN-treaty. Toegankelijk Groningen is perceived positively, however, they could work on their communication to the rest of the disabled community. The participants did not directly feel more included in society as all participants of Toegankelijk Groningen had an active role in society previously. All participants marked increased awareness as positive.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Human Geography and Planning |
| Supervisor: | Barzin, S. |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Jul 2020 10:32 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Jul 2020 10:32 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3216 |
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