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Showing 1 to 20 of 136 for “"persons with disabilities"”.
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Physical access for persons with disabilities
For persons with disabilities, the activities that able-bodied people take for granted can be major, often insurmountable challenges. Attempting to enter a restaurant for lunch with friends can result in lengthy and adversarial litigation if the facility is not accessible to a person with a …
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Faculty religiosity and attitudes towards persons with disabilities.
… of faculty religiosity on attitudes towards persons with disabilities at large, faith-based private university in the southwest United States. The central research question of the study was, "How does a faculty member's religiosity affect their attitudes towards persons with disabilities?" …
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Assessing employer attitudes toward hiring persons with disabilities
… behavioral intent concerning the employment of persons with severe mental retardation, physical handicaps, and multiple handicaps. Specifically, a survey entitled the Business/Employer Assessment Instrument (BEAI) was utilized to collect data and measure employer knowledge proficiency, …
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Formative evaluation of Helderberg Association for persons with disabilities
… programme as run by Helderberg Association for Persons with Disabilities (HAPD) uses people who have disabilities to support people with disabilities in their own community. The purpose of this formative evaluation is to explore the roles and responsibilities of peer supporters and the needs in …
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Enhancing workplace inclusion for persons with disabilities in South Africa
… and facilitators to workforce participation for persons with disabilities in South Africa, evaluating how policies and initiatives compare to global and regional standards. The research highlights the systemic challenges faced by persons with disabilities, including societal stigma, educational …
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The representation of persons with disabilities in the South African workforce
… in which the South African government includes persons with disabilities in the workforce. According to the Commission for Employment Equity, the current statistics show that only about 1% of persons with disabilities are represented on all levels of employment in the South African workforce. …
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A Critical Analysis of the Efficacy of the persons with disabilities ACT in promoting and protecting the welfare of persons with disabilities: a case of the physically handicapped
Persons with disabilities, specifically the physically disabled constitutes the largest group of the population comprising 35.2 percent of persons with disabilities, with a larger part living in rural areas. They have been and continue to be marginalized as a result of prejudice and as such they …
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A Critical Analysis of the Efficacy of the persons with disabilities ACT in promoting and protecting the welfare of persons with disabilities: a case of the physically handicapped
Persons with disabilities, specifically the physically disabled constitutes the largest group of the population comprising 35.2 percent of persons with disabilities, with a larger part living in rural areas. They have been and continue to be marginalized as a result of prejudice and as such they …
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Identification of model transition to employment program outcomes and activities for persons with disabilities
… contributing to their realization associated with model transition to employment programs funded through the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) on behalf of the United States Department of Education from 1984 to 1990. In October 1990, the Congress of the United …
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An Electromechanical Synchronization of Driving Simulator and Adaptive Driving Aide for Training Persons with Disabilities
… life and are especially important to people with disability because they extend their range of activity and allow participation in a social life. Sometimes driving a normal car is impossible for individuals with severe disability and they require additional driving aide. However, it is …
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A case study of factors influencing primary healthcare Continuity of Care for persons with disabilities
… person-centred healthcare. In South Africa (SA), persons with disabilities experience a range of structural barriers to health services and even when access to health services is realised, poorly integrated health systems and services, limited human resources and poor awareness of the needs of …
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Validation of the Development Work Personality Scale for Use With Persons With Disabilities and Chronic Illness
… outcomes for the rising number of people living with disabilities and chronic illness. There are a number of well-established and validated theories, models, and instruments that have been implemented to improve work outcomes for persons with disabilities. Additionally, in the last few decades, …
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Jordanian Teachers and Administrators Attitudes Towards the Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities in the Regular Classroom
… study show that educators' attitudes towards persons with disabilities in general were negative. Educators also showed that they were more accepting of students with learning disabilities and least accepting of students with mental retardation. Also the findings revealed that educators', in …
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Accessibility of E-government Services for Persons with Disabilities in Developing Countries- The Case of Ghana
… to promote independence and belongingness for persons with disabilities (PWD) by enhancing participatory and inclusive governance. Hitherto, government services that required several and long journeys followed by long queues waiting for service at government offices can now be accessed online …
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Intersectionality: A critical qualitative exploration of the experiences of LGBTQ persons with disabilities at the collegiate level
… the barriers, challenges, and needs of LGBTQ persons with disabilities at the collegiate level. The purpose of this research was to capture the lived experiences of LGBTQ persons with disabilities who were enrolled at postsecondary institutions throughout the United States. Currently, only a …
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