Publications
The Ví of Visibility, Visitability, and Viability in Vietnam. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
In this contribution, first the importance of a Vietnamese episode in the genealogy of the paradigm of the 2003 Convention for the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage is highlighted.
Second the evolution and bandwidth of this heritage paradigm are explored using a sensitizing distinction between AHD (Authorized Heritage Discourse) and pHD (participatory or popular Heritage Discourse) and via a discussion of the importance of ...
Second the evolution and bandwidth of this heritage paradigm are explored using a sensitizing distinction between AHD (Authorized Heritage Discourse) and pHD (participatory or popular Heritage Discourse) and via a discussion of the importance of ...
The Difference Disability makes: Learning about Interactions with Architectural Design from Four Architects Experiencing Disability KU Leuven
Interactions between disability and architectural design are commonly associated with accessibility codes. These associations have contributed to standardizing, and devaluating, disabled people's varied and rich experiences. Some so-called architectural 'solutions' aimed to solve disabled people's 'problems' are often rejected - by disabled people and architects alike - due to architects' over-attention for functional aspects at the expense of ...
Disability and the Paradox of ‘Empowerment’: Disability Support in Southeast Nigeria KU Leuven
Disability and the Paradox of 'Empowerment': Disability Support in Southeast Nigeria Name: Okechukwu (Vincent) NwokorieSupervisor: Prof. (Dr). Patrick DevliegerMembers of Doctoral Guidance Committee: Prof. Dr. Mark Breusers (University of Leuven); Prof. Dr Pieter Verstraete (University of Leuven) SUMMARYThe concept of disability invokes an image ...
Measuring Disability Inclusion Performance in Cities Using Disability Inclusion Evaluation Tool (DIETool) University of Antwerp
Cities are exposed to a growing complexity, diversity and rapid socio-technical developments. One of the greatest challenges is as of how to become fully inclusive to fit the needs of all their citizens, including those with disabilities. Inclusive city, both in theory and practice, still lacks attention. Even in the context of ambitious contemporary concepts, such as smart and sustainable city, the question remains: Do smart and sustainable ...
Rethinking inclusion and disability activism at academic conferences: strategies proposed by a PhD student with a physical disability KU Leuven
Conferences are central to academia, providing opportunities for scholars to exchange ideas, socialise and build networks and extend their scholarship. Therefore, inclusive research in universities must extend to including activists and disabled academics in conference settings. Unfortunately, conferences pose particular accessibility problems for participants with physical disabilities, long-term illness or chronic pain. In this article I will ...