Spirit, mind and body: the archaeology of monastic healing

Archaeology and material culture are used in this chapter to consider how monastic experience responded to illness, ageing and disability. The approach taken is influenced by the material study of religion, which interrogates how bodies and things engage to construct the sensory experience of religion, and by practice-based approaches in archaeology, which examine the active role of space and material culture in shaping religious agency and embodiment. The archaeology of monastic healing focuses on the full spectrum of healing technologies, from managing the body in order to prevent illness, through to the treatment of the sick and preparation of the corpse for burial

Appraisal of Universal Design Strategies for Enhancing Social Inclusion in The Development of Sporting Facilities

Sporting facilities are essential components of public recreational infrastructure for engaging in physical exercise, participating in sporting games, or witnessing sporting events. To design sporting facilities, an important consideration is to ensure that individuals of diverse abilities can fully participate and enjoy sporting events. One way this can be achieved is through the application of universal design ideology in the development of sporting facilities. The aim of universal design is to create products, services and environments that are accessible, usable, and accommodating for individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. This paper presents an appraisal of universal design parameters, in order to provide insight on specific design strategies suitable for fostering social inclusion in sports facility development. The research is a literature review paper that relied on secondary sources to gather data. The data were content analysed using thematic approach and the findings descriptively presented in themes, with the aid of a plate, table and figures. The review revealed themes, trends, technical details, challenges, and success parameters for achieving social inclusion through the application of universal design strategies in the creation of sporting facilities. The study aligns with the 11th target of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals that promotes developing safe communities and cities to be resilient, inclusive and sustainabl

Rural Community Park Accessibility

Title: Rural Community Park Accessibility Background: Play is a primary occupation for children and is critical for development (Yogman et al., 2018). School readiness and relationships with others can be impacted when opportunity for play is limited. Play also benefits adults by reestablishing their passion for activities and reducing stress responses to everyday events (Yogman et al., 2018). Lynch et al. (2019) found that when playgrounds were not accessible, children and parents with disabilities felt odd and experienced increased stress due to limited opportunities. It is important for children and their families to have access to accessible parks and spaces for play. Purpose: The purpose of this project was to develop a guide and provide recommendations for park board members to assist in ensuring accessibility at parks throughout a rural county in Minnesota (MN). Methodology: An extensive literature review was conducted to better understand accessibility and what may be needed to increase accessibility throughout rural parks. Various databases and resources were utilized including, but not limited to, CINAHL Complete, State of MN, government and community of Isanti County resources and experts in the field. The Ecology of Human Performance (EHP) model (Dunn 2017; Dunn et al., 1994) was used to guide the development of the product. EHP is an occupational therapy model that defines interactions between the person, context, and task, and is used by interprofessional teams. Results: Throughout the literature review, main concepts that arose include benefits and barriers to accessibility, importance of community values, possible accessibility modifications, and possible funding sources. Overall, it was found that access to accessible parks is valuable for development, relationships, well-being, and health (P&TC, 2018; Petrunoff et al., 2021; Xie et al., 2018; Yogman et al., 2018). Based on information gathered, a quick access guide and recommendations for increased accessibility were developed to provide to the agency. Conclusion: Availability of accessible parks and spaces can have many benefits, however, there can be many barriers to accessibility, such as time and funding. The quick access guide can assist in a more efficient way of finding and ensuring regulations are being met throughout the parks. This gives the opportunity to improve accessibility and the experience of park goers

Water and Sanitation in Schools: Planning and Design of Sanitary Facilities

Universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in schools goes beyond meeting childrens basic needsit plays a vital role in preventing disease and, as a result, improving school attendance rates. However, schools in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) continue to face significant challenges related to both the availability and quality of WASH services, as well as the physical condition of sanitary facilities in schools. The publication "Water and sanitation in schools: Planning and design of sanitary facilities" outlines key principles for the planning of WASH services in schools. It also provides detailed design guidelines to ensure that school facilities meet the conditions necessary for students comprehensive development. This document is intended as a practical reference for stakeholders responsible for planning and designing education infrastructure, particularly in relation to water, sanitation, and hygiene

State Plumbing Code, Rules and Regulations of the State Department of Health governing the Installation of Plumbing, 1973

This amended code has been prepared by the Plumbing Code Committee of the State Department of Health. The committee has given a great deal of lime and stud} to developments m the plumbing field since the 1956 ed1tJon of the plumbing code was revised 1964. This booklet contains appendixes, not part of the code, providing explanations of certain portions of the text. The following basic plumbing principles, while not part of the code, are recognized as providing the foundation for sound plumbing procedures

Study of the educational and service facilities in the Providence junior high schools in comparison with accepted standards

Thesis (M.A.)--Boston University, 1933. This item was digitized by the Internet Archive

The architecture hall for the Kansas State Agriculutral College

Citation: Wilkinson, William J. Specifications: material and labor to be employed in the erection of an agricultural hall for Kansas State Agriculutral College at Manhattan, Kansas.. Senior thesis, Kansas State Agricultural College, 1905.Morse Department of Special CollectionsIntroduction: Notice to Contractors. Sealed proposals will be received at this office according to conditions herein set forth and duly specified for the erection and completion of said building until the day of , 19 , at oclock. Drawings and specifications are the property of the architect. They must not be used for any other buildings and must be returned when the building is completed. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids