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Author/s:
Lauren White
Summary:
Drawing on a qualitative study based on 25 daily diaries and follow-up interviews with people living the the common health condition irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), this paper explores toilet access through the lens of mundane mobilities.
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Publication date:
2021
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AccessibilityDisabilityPublic Toilets
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Academic Paper

Author/s:
Jo-Anne Bichard
Summary:
This PhD thesis uses the case of the publicly accessible toilet to demonstrate how the design of these facilities has continued to present a ‘special needs’ approach, opposed to inclusive design.
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Publication date:
2014
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AccessibilityBuilt EnvironmentDisability
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Academic Paper