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1. 1. Magic Tree - Development of a technology mediating multi-sensory musical instrument

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

   Author : Herta Storlind; [2024]
   Keywords : multi-sensory; musical instrument; capacitive sensing; Arduino; multifunctional disabilities; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This thesis is part of the MISK-project, Musik, Interaktiv design, Sinnesstimulering och Kvalitet (Music, Interactive design, Sensory stimulation and Quality). The MISK-project is a collaborative project between Certec at LTH, Furuboda Folkhögskola and Eldorado Resurscenter, developing musical instruments for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities. READ MORE

3. 2. Persons With Disabilities and the Right of Access to the Built Environment in Zambia: : A Socio-legal Case Study of the Regulatory Framework for Designing the Built Environment.

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Nicholas Kaponda; [2023]
   Keywords : Disabilities rights; indirect discrimination; Built Environment; Transformative Equality;

   Abstract : Zambia has ratified vital international conventions that promote the rights of PWDs and domesticated some of them in various legislatures and policies. However, access to the built environment for PWDs does not seem to be improving. READ MORE

4. 3. Pathways to the Labour Market for Persons with Disabilities and Forced Migration Experience in Sweden and Germany

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

   Author : Marjan Aslanifard; [2023]
   Keywords : Disability; forced migration; intersectionality; labour market; pathways; organisations;

   Abstract : The intersection of forced migration and disability is often overlooked, both in research, public discourse and political action. Building on the emerging literature looking at the situation in host countries and against the backdrop of the increasing focus on employment in both asylum and disability contexts, the thesis explores the access to the labour market for persons with disabilities and forced migration experience in Sweden and Germany. READ MORE

5. 4. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF EXOSKELETONS WHILE PERFORMING DIFFERENT TASKS OF WORKERS

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Elektronik

   Author : Muhammad Umer Sami; [2023]
   Keywords : Exoskeleton; Lower-back-muscle; Electromyography; SuitX; BackX;

   Abstract : Lifting weights, moving large, heavy objects, or maintaining same posture for extended periods of time exposes workers, mostly in the industrial sector, to pressure on their lower backs, which can have a significant negative impact and result in a variety of musculoskeletal problems and discomfort. The use of an exoskeleton can help to protect workers against lower back injuries of this kind. READ MORE

6. 5. Disability Discomfort in Development : Unveiling Ableism and Disablism within Swedish Development Cooperation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Erika Hudson; [2023]
   Keywords : Persons with Disabilities; International Development Cooperation; Sweden; Government Agencies; Non-profit Organizations; Organizations of Persons with Disabilities; Ableism; and Disablism; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Persons with disabilities have long been overlooked and forgotten in the context of international development cooperation with less than five percent of official development aid targeting disability-related issues. Too often development agencies and organizations claim to have limited expertise related to disability, lack funds to support disability issues and pivot the responsibility of upholding the rights of persons with disabilities to someone else. READ MORE