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    Understanding the complex interplay between tourism, disability and environmental contexts

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    Packer, Tanya
    Mckercher, B.
    Yau, M.
    Date
    2007
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Packer, Tanya and Mckercher, Bob and Yau, Matthew. 2007. Understanding the complex interplay between tourism, disability and environmental contexts. Disability and Rehabilitation. 29 (4): pp. 281-292.
    Source Title
    Disability and Rehabilitation
    DOI
    10.1080/09638280600756331
    ISSN
    0963-8288
    Faculty
    Faculty of Health Sciences
    School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/7755
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Purpose. To explore and describe the complex issues and factors related to participation in tourism as perceived by people with disabilities in Hong Kong. Method. Naturalistic inquiry using key informant interviews and focus groups with 86 people with disabilities. Interviews were transcribed, translated and coded to develop themes and relationships. Triangulation of three investigators from different backgrounds occurred. Results. The Process of Becoming Travel Active emerged as a six-stage process, intricately related to the personal/disability context and the environmental/travel context. Personal and environmental factors contribute to the six-stage model explaining the complex interplay between tourism, disability and environmental context. Conclusion. Understanding the complexity provides insight into ways to increase active participation in tourism. Health, tourism and disability sectors have a role to play in the development of accessible tourism.

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