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Design and Development of a Mobile App for Accessible Beach Tourism Information for People with Disabilities

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  • Diego Mayordomo-Martínez

    (Department of Structures, Construction and Graph Expression, Technical University of Cartagena, 30202 Cartagena, Spain)

  • Juan-Carlos Sánchez-Aarnoutse

    (Department of Information and Communications Technologies, Technical University of Cartagena, 30302 Cartagena, Spain)

  • Juan M. Carrillo-de-Gea

    (Department of Computer Science and Systems, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain)

  • José A. García-Berná

    (Department of Computer Science and Systems, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain)

  • José Luis Fernández-Alemán

    (Department of Computer Science and Systems, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain)

  • Ginés García-Mateos

    (Department of Computer Science and Systems, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain)

Abstract

The global increase in the proportion of the population with disabilities has caused a greater awareness toward guaranteeing their use of public services. In particular, there is emphasis on the accessibility and inclusivity of tourism resources, to improve the enjoyment and well-being for people with motor disabilities. This paper presents a case study on accessibility to beaches in the Region of Murcia, Spain, which is one of the main tourist areas in the country. First, the most important elements that allow for the accessible use of beaches are analyzed and exposed in detail. Then, an extensive field-work in the area of interest has been carried out and its results are evaluated. Finally, the development of a new mobile app is described. The objective of this tool is to provide updated, accurate, and reliable accessibility information regarding the beaches. As a result, more than a third of the beaches analyzed had a high level of accessibility, while almost another third are totally inaccessible. The proposed application is a valuable tool, not only to help people with physical and motor disabilities, but also to raise awareness among local authorities to create and improve accessible services.

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  • Diego Mayordomo-Martínez & Juan-Carlos Sánchez-Aarnoutse & Juan M. Carrillo-de-Gea & José A. García-Berná & José Luis Fernández-Alemán & Ginés García-Mateos, 2019. "Design and Development of a Mobile App for Accessible Beach Tourism Information for People with Disabilities," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(12), pages 1-16, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:12:p:2131-:d:240336
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    1. Diego Mayordomo-Martínez & Juan M. Carrillo-de-Gea & Ginés García-Mateos & José A. García-Berná & José Luis Fernández-Alemán & Saúl Rosero-López & Salvador Parada-Sarabia & Manuel García-Hernández, 2019. "Sustainable Accessibility: A Mobile App for Helping People with Disabilities to Search Accessible Shops," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(4), pages 1-18, February.
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    1. Sasha Job & Luke Heales & Steven Obst, 2023. "Tides of Change—Barriers and Facilitators to Beach Accessibility for Older People and People with Disability: An Australian Community Survey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(9), pages 1-17, April.

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