Assessing Accessible and Age-Friendly Infrastructures in Rural Communities
Author Information
Author(s): Terashima Mikiko, Clark Kate, Deturbide Katherine
Primary Institution: Dalhousie University
Hypothesis
How can municipalities better evaluate the needs for accessible and age-friendly infrastructures using lived expertise?
Conclusion
The study highlights the importance of engaging individuals with lived expertise to identify key indicators for accessible and age-friendly infrastructure in rural municipalities.
Supporting Evidence
- Rural municipalities face challenges in assessing the needs for accessible services due to declining populations.
- Engaging individuals with lived expertise can provide valuable insights into infrastructure needs.
Takeaway
This study shows that talking to people who know what it's like to live in rural areas can help make those places better for everyone, especially older adults and people with disabilities.
Methodology
In-person and online consultations were conducted with individuals who have lived expertise to develop key indicators for infrastructure needs.
Limitations
The study may be limited by the specific rural municipalities involved and the representativeness of the consulted individuals.
Participant Demographics
Participants included older adults and persons with disabilities from rural communities.
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