@article{ART003284936},
author={Hwang Yoonha and Mun Yeongmin and 최하늬 and Seung-Sup Kim},
title={Why Are Wheelchair Users with Disabilities Unable to Go Outside?: A Survey on Low-floor Bus and Subway Access Among 506 Wheelchair Users in Seoul},
journal={Journal of Human Rights Studies},
issn={2635-4632},
year={2025},
volume={8},
number={2},
pages={61-97},
doi={10.22976/JHRS.2025.8.2.61}
TY - JOUR
AU - Hwang Yoonha
AU - Mun Yeongmin
AU - 최하늬
AU - Seung-Sup Kim
TI - Why Are Wheelchair Users with Disabilities Unable to Go Outside?: A Survey on Low-floor Bus and Subway Access Among 506 Wheelchair Users in Seoul
JO - Journal of Human Rights Studies
PY - 2025
VL - 8
IS - 2
PB - Korean Association of Human Rights Studies
SP - 61
EP - 97
SN - 2635-4632
AB - This study sought to investigate out-of-home experiences of wheelchair users, particularly their use of low-floor buses and subways, and to provide insight for improving public transportation. An online survey was conducted, collecting and analyzing responses from 506 wheelchair users in Seoul with physical or brain lesion disabilities. Social and environmental factors such as transportation inconvenience, lack of accessible facilities, and negative attitudes from others were revealed to be major barriers preventing wheelchair users from going outside. Notably, respondents who had recently used public transportation reported anticipating different challenges compared to those who had not, underscoring the importance of differentiating between these groups when diagnosing issues and developing targeted solutions. Specific challenges identified in public transportation use included discriminatory attitudes toward people with disabilities as well as poor physical accessibility. Based on these findings, the study recommends strengthening social awareness to enhance mobility rights of people with disabilities.
KW - Mobility rights for people with disabilities;Low-floor bus;Subway;Public transportation accessibility
DO - 10.22976/JHRS.2025.8.2.61
ER -
Hwang Yoonha, Mun Yeongmin, 최하늬 and Seung-Sup Kim. (2025). Why Are Wheelchair Users with Disabilities Unable to Go Outside?: A Survey on Low-floor Bus and Subway Access Among 506 Wheelchair Users in Seoul. Journal of Human Rights Studies, 8(2), 61-97.
Hwang Yoonha, Mun Yeongmin, 최하늬 and Seung-Sup Kim. 2025, "Why Are Wheelchair Users with Disabilities Unable to Go Outside?: A Survey on Low-floor Bus and Subway Access Among 506 Wheelchair Users in Seoul", Journal of Human Rights Studies, vol.8, no.2 pp.61-97. Available from: doi:10.22976/JHRS.2025.8.2.61
Hwang Yoonha, Mun Yeongmin, 최하늬, Seung-Sup Kim "Why Are Wheelchair Users with Disabilities Unable to Go Outside?: A Survey on Low-floor Bus and Subway Access Among 506 Wheelchair Users in Seoul" Journal of Human Rights Studies 8.2 pp.61-97 (2025) : 61.
Hwang Yoonha, Mun Yeongmin, 최하늬, Seung-Sup Kim. Why Are Wheelchair Users with Disabilities Unable to Go Outside?: A Survey on Low-floor Bus and Subway Access Among 506 Wheelchair Users in Seoul. 2025; 8(2), 61-97. Available from: doi:10.22976/JHRS.2025.8.2.61
Hwang Yoonha, Mun Yeongmin, 최하늬 and Seung-Sup Kim. "Why Are Wheelchair Users with Disabilities Unable to Go Outside?: A Survey on Low-floor Bus and Subway Access Among 506 Wheelchair Users in Seoul" Journal of Human Rights Studies 8, no.2 (2025) : 61-97.doi: 10.22976/JHRS.2025.8.2.61
Hwang Yoonha; Mun Yeongmin; 최하늬; Seung-Sup Kim. Why Are Wheelchair Users with Disabilities Unable to Go Outside?: A Survey on Low-floor Bus and Subway Access Among 506 Wheelchair Users in Seoul. Journal of Human Rights Studies, 8(2), 61-97. doi: 10.22976/JHRS.2025.8.2.61
Hwang Yoonha; Mun Yeongmin; 최하늬; Seung-Sup Kim. Why Are Wheelchair Users with Disabilities Unable to Go Outside?: A Survey on Low-floor Bus and Subway Access Among 506 Wheelchair Users in Seoul. Journal of Human Rights Studies. 2025; 8(2) 61-97. doi: 10.22976/JHRS.2025.8.2.61
Hwang Yoonha, Mun Yeongmin, 최하늬, Seung-Sup Kim. Why Are Wheelchair Users with Disabilities Unable to Go Outside?: A Survey on Low-floor Bus and Subway Access Among 506 Wheelchair Users in Seoul. 2025; 8(2), 61-97. Available from: doi:10.22976/JHRS.2025.8.2.61
Hwang Yoonha, Mun Yeongmin, 최하늬 and Seung-Sup Kim. "Why Are Wheelchair Users with Disabilities Unable to Go Outside?: A Survey on Low-floor Bus and Subway Access Among 506 Wheelchair Users in Seoul" Journal of Human Rights Studies 8, no.2 (2025) : 61-97.doi: 10.22976/JHRS.2025.8.2.61
