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Showing 1 to 20 of 127 for “"Physical Disabilities"”.
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Attitudes of university students towards students with physical disabilities
… who are able-bodied towards students with physical disabilities at California State University, San Bernardino.
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The Impact Outdoor Recreation Activities on Individuals with Physical Disabilities
… recreation activities on individuals with physical disabilities. Participation in outdoor recreational activities should be accessible to everyone. Participation in outdoor recreation improves an individual’s physical, mental, and social well-being. However, people with physical …
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A model of college adjustment for students with physical disabilities
… between variables that affect students with disabilities and their adjustment to college. The emphasis of the model is on prediction of college adjustment and commitment to continue at the same university. The variables examined were chosen based on their importance in the college adjustment …
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Students with Physical Disabilities in High School Drama Education: Stories of Experience
… been shown to positively benefit students with disabilities; however, there has been little research examining how students with physical disabilities have experienced drama. Inspired by my own experiences from high school as someone with a physical disability, this narrative inquiry sought to …
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Physical inactivity among adolescents with physical disabilities attending high schools in Kenya
Physical inactivity together with overweight and obesity has emerged as a major health risk factor for chronic disease of lifestyle as coronary heart disease, diabetes type 2, and hypertension affecting adolescents with physical disabilities in developed countries. This has contributed to the …
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Understanding the Relationship between People with Physical Disabilities and Their Companion animals
… been made to protect the rights of people with disabilities, and public attitudes towards people with disabilities (PWDs) have become increasingly supportive over the past decade, people with disabilities still experience a wide range of social exclusion. Social exclusion not only limits the …
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Experiences of violence among with physical disabilities living in Tshwane Metro, Pretoria
… communities. Literature reveal that women with disabilities specifically are at an elevated risk of experiencing different types of violence and they experience violence more than women without disabilities or men with disabilities. More so, they are faced with violence unique to them known as …
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Problems facing students with physical disabilities in higher learning institutions in Tanzania
… was to examine problems facing students with physical disabilities in higher learning institutions in Tanzania. Its specific objectives included; (1) examinining infrastructural situations in higher learning institutions to determine whether they support students with physical disabilities to …
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Participation in physical activities and sedentary behaviour among children with physical disabilities
Participating in physical activity promotes physical and mental health. Children with physical disabilities are not as physically active as other children. They tend to participate in lower intensity physical activity, choose more passive activities with less variety and have more sedentary time. …
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I Think I Can: Identity and Social Experiences of Adolescents with Physical Disabilities.
… and young adults (ages 12 to 22) with physical disabilities for the purpose of exploring their social experiences. The survey focuses on key variables associated with individual identity, group identity, social relationships and activities, and future aspirations. Positive outcome …
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Searching for Inclusion: The Impact of Environmental Barriers on People with Physical Disabilities
<p>People with physical disabilities face challenges each day when trying to navigate a world filled with environmental and architectural barriers. Research indicates that environmental barriers isolate and prevent many people with physical disabilities from accessing and participating in the …
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Effects of self advocacy training in leisure on adults with severe physical disabilities
… and behavior in leisure on adults with severe physical disabilities participating in an adult daycare program. Four one and one half hour training modules focusing on rights and responsibilities (Rights Now) and leisure access in the community (LIFE: Leisure Is For Everyone) were used for the …
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Access to Primary Health Care Services for Persons with Physical Disabilities in Rural Ghana
… body of evidence has shown that persons with physical disabilities experience substantial barriers in accessing primary health care (PHC) services in rural areas. Negative attitudes from health care providers and inaccessible health care facilities and equipment are common experiences that …
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Sexual esteem, perceptions of pregnancy, and maternal confidence in women with and without physical disabilities
… Individuals with both visible and invisible physical disabilities face negative attitudes and stereotypes. Women with physical disabilities may experience negative attitudes regarding their sexuality and reproduction as well as societal and environmental barriers during pregnancy and …
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An empirically developed system for the selection of input devices for users with physical disabilities
… method to allow computer access by persons with disabilities is currently done by trained personnel; however, the selection process is unsystematic, subjective, and plagued with problems. This research has attempted to develop a systematic method, based on objective measures of an individual's …
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