Through transportation to participation : experiences in using paratransit services

Filippo, Martina; Egger, Selina Marita; Liechti, Ronald; Gemperli, Armin; Gantschnig, Brigitte

Publication type:	Conference other
Type of review:	Peer review (abstract)
Title:	Through transportation to participation : experiences in using paratransit services
Authors:	Filippo, Martina Egger, Selina Marita Liechti, Ronald Gemperli, Armin Gantschnig, Brigitte
et. al:	No
Conference details:	16th Nordic Network on Disability Research Conference (NNDR), Reykjavik, Iceland, 10 - 12 May 2023
Issue Date:	12-May-2023
Language:	English
Subjects:	Transport; Behinderung
Subject (DDC):	362: Health and social services
Abstract:	Background: Paratransit services are an important option for persons who cannot use public transportation or can do so only to a limited extent (e.g., persons with disabilities). The use of paratransit services is limited due to financial and structural reasons. These limitations lead to disadvantages for persons with disabilities in using transportation compared to the rest of the population. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the experiences and needs of persons with disabilities using paratransit services in Switzerland. We examined facilitators and barriers to the use of paratransit services and the influence of these factors on participation in different areas of life. Methods: We adopted a qualitative approach with five focus group discussions, including 31 participants overall. We collected data between July and October 2021 and analyzed the data using content analysis. Results: Paratransit services are experienced as an important and appreciated alternative to public transportation. Facilitating factors (e.g., habits, health condition, activities, safety, accessibility, service) and barriers (e.g., high costs, good or bad weather) influence the individual use of and need for paratransit services. Conclusions: In the area of transportation, persons with disabilities are at a disadvantage compared to the rest of the population. This leads to participation restrictions in different life areas, especially in the areas of leisure or acquisition of necessities.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/28328
Fulltext version:	Published version
License (according to publishing contract):	Licence according to publishing contract
Departement:	School of Health Sciences School of Management and Law
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Occupational Therapy (IER) Institute of Enterprise Law (IUR)
Published as part of the ZHAW project:	Die Situation von Nutzenden ÖV-ergänzender Fahrdienste in der Schweiz
Appears in collections:	Publikationen Gesundheit

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Filippo, M., Egger, S. M., Liechti, R., Gemperli, A., & Gantschnig, B. (2023, May 12). Through transportation to participation : experiences in using paratransit services. 16th Nordic Network on Disability Research Conference (NNDR), Reykjavik, Iceland, 10 - 12 May 2023.

Filippo, M. et al. (2023) ‘Through transportation to participation : experiences in using paratransit services’, in 16th Nordic Network on Disability Research Conference (NNDR), Reykjavik, Iceland, 10 - 12 May 2023.

M. Filippo, S. M. Egger, R. Liechti, A. Gemperli, and B. Gantschnig, “Through transportation to participation : experiences in using paratransit services,” in 16th Nordic Network on Disability Research Conference (NNDR), Reykjavik, Iceland, 10 - 12 May 2023, May 2023.

FILIPPO, Martina, Selina Marita EGGER, Ronald LIECHTI, Armin GEMPERLI und Brigitte GANTSCHNIG, 2023. Through transportation to participation : experiences in using paratransit services. In: 16th Nordic Network on Disability Research Conference (NNDR), Reykjavik, Iceland, 10 - 12 May 2023. Conference presentation. 12 Mai 2023

Filippo, Martina, Selina Marita Egger, Ronald Liechti, Armin Gemperli, and Brigitte Gantschnig. 2023. “Through Transportation to Participation : Experiences in Using Paratransit Services.” Conference presentation. In 16th Nordic Network on Disability Research Conference (NNDR), Reykjavik, Iceland, 10 - 12 May 2023.

Filippo, Martina, et al. “Through Transportation to Participation : Experiences in Using Paratransit Services.” 16th Nordic Network on Disability Research Conference (NNDR), Reykjavik, Iceland, 10 - 12 May 2023, 2023.