Exploring the lived experiences of racialized parents accessing pediatric rehabilitation services: descriptive case studies

This multiple descriptive case study utilized semi-structured interviewing to describe the intersection of race and disability among racialized parents (n=3) who have children with disabilities in a pediatric rehabilitation context. Through the within case analysis the results of this study revealed that racialized parents who have children with disabilities experience various barriers when trying to access services. The cross-case analysis revealed four main themes (a) ableism and formal diagnoses, (b) program wait times and scarcity, (c) the need for diverse service providers, and (d) desire for cultural support groups. The results from this study demonstrate that the experiences of racialized parents are complex, that their broader life experiences affect the way they approach pediatric rehabilitation, and that they may be experiencing a “double burden” effect.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Health Sciences (MHSc)

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Kinesiology

Grantor

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Latiff, Alissa

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Lloyd, Meghann

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10155/1989

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ontariotechu.scholaris.ca:10155/1989