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The analysis of society attitudes and the access of libraries to the disabled people
Molíková, Barbora ; Fonferová, Ľudmila (advisor) ; Buřilová, Marcela (referee)
This study focuses on disabled users of public libraries. First, general attitude towards physically handicapped people is analyzed on the basis of literature review. Furthermore, past surveys were utilized in order to describe attitudes demonstrated by library staff in particular as well as approach taken by the libraries in order to ease access for disabled users to library services. Analysis is complemented by overview of current projects aimed to improve accessibility of libraries including communication facilities and tools overcoming construction barriers. General principles of barrier-free access to libraries are derived from this overview. The field survey in the second part of this study evaluates accessibility of selected libraries from the point of view of disables users. The sample focused particularly on libraries which have not been reviewed yet. Particular conditions in each library classify the respective institution to the corresponding category of accessibility. Derived knowledge was published on website of Pražská organizace vozíčkářů, o.s. (Prague wheelchair association, NGO).
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The relationship of society towards people with mental disability - past and present
MACHOVÁ, Nikola
This thesis is theoretical. It consists of five chapters. The first chapter explains the basic concepts, forms of mental disability and identifies differences between mental retardation and mental illness. The theme of the second chapter is the historical relationship of people with mental disabilities, which are described in various historical periods and methods of care for people with mental disabilities. The third chapter is devoted to the present and the attitude of society towards mentally handicapped people. There are defined the different approaches and current treatment options and services. The fourth chapter takes into account the importance of family in the lives of individuals with mental disabilities. The last chapter reflects the ethical context of the society in relation to people with mental disabilities. This chapter elaborates topics such as dignity, respect and freedom.
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