Study on the Utilization of Restaurant Services by the Disabled and their Demand for Better Access in Korea
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This study is on disabled peoples' utilization of and demands for better access to restaurants, which are a social and cultural activity. A survey was conducted on 172 physically or mentally challenged persons regarding their utilization of restaurants, criteria for choosing a restaurant, inconveniences while visiting restaurants and requests for improvements. For dining to be more accessible to the disabled, mobility within restaurants, accessibility to restaurants and improvements in their facilities are urgently needed. A change in attitude by the people in the restaurant industry and encouragement at the government level are also needed.

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disabledutilization of restaurant servicebetter accessdifficulties in dining out
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Study on the Utilization of Restaurant Services by the Disabled and their Demand for Better Access in Korea
저자
Joo, NamiCho, Kiwoong
DOI
10.1080/10941665.2011.628327
발행일
2012-06
유형
Article
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Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research
17
3
페이지
338 ~ 353