Enhancing shared street accessibility in heritage sites for individuals with visual disabilities: a Canadian perspective.

Introduction: Heritage sites often pose significant accessibility challenges for individuals with visual disabilities due to their preserved architectural features and strict regulations against modifications. In shared streets, designed to encourage pedestrian use and reduce vehicle dominance, these challenges are exacerbated by the lack of tactile and directional cues for visually impaired users. This study, set in the context of Canadian heritage sites, explores how shared streets can be adapted to be more inclusive while respecting the integrity of historical environments.

Evaluation of PFAS extraction and analysis methods for biosolids.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment is a growing concern leading to a focus on PFAS occurrence in biosolids, a byproduct of wastewater treatment processes, often applied to improve soil health. This led to the need for analytical method development for assessing PFAS in biosolids. This study compares three methods for PFAS quantitation, evaluating solvent extraction, clean-up techniques, and final injection solvents.

Experiencing accessibility of historical heritage places with individuals living with visible and invisible disabilities.

Introduction: Around 16% of world's population lives with visible and invisible disabilities. People with disabilities' participation may be limited because of the environmental obstacles. Moreover, historic heritage places were built before the development of accessibility standards and the rights of people living with disabilities and the majority were not designed to be accessible.

Understanding the home environment of older adults living with dementia: A scoping review of assessment tools.

Rigorous assessments to better understand the person-environment interaction are essential to comprehend how neurocognitive disorders influence in-home functioning of older people living with dementia. No recent synthesis identifies validated instruments targeting the human (e.g.

Exploring the home environment of adults living with autism spectrum disorder: a qualitative study.

The challenges experienced by adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) regarding their interaction with their home environment are thinly documented, although these issues persist with age. Based on the Model of Competence, this study aims to explore the human and nonhuman elements of the home environment influencing the functioning of autistic adults. An exploratory-descriptive qualitative study was conducted in Quebec City, Canada, with autistic adults ( = 6).