Disabilities, Volume 5, Issue 3

Dementia is a global health issue. For adults with intellectual disabilities living with dementia, diagnosis and support pose unique challenges. For those who reside in shared disability supported accommodation (group homes), there are additional con...

The Quality Participation Framework proposes that repeated quality experiences foster continued quality participation (i.e., participation quantity over time). This study explored the relationship between the quality and quantity of participation in...

This study examined the association between formal sex education (FSE), sensory disability status, and contraceptive use among U.S. women. Women with disabilities face barriers to contraceptive decision-making, such as limited accessible FSE content...

This study compared physical activity (PA) intensity during leisure and recreation between youth with chronic pain with and without (overweight, obesity) healthy weight. Thirty youth with chronic pain, 11–19 years old, completed the Children&rs...

This case report describes the implementation of participation-based occupational therapy for children with physical disabilities and their siblings in two families. Case 1 was a girl with myelomeningocele spina bifida and her brother, and case 2 was...

The aim of this study was to explore the perceived relationship between inclusion and participation in social and physical activities for people with physical disabilities. In partnership with a local disability-focused non-profit organization, we co...

Introduction: The change in environmental and social context during the COVID-19 pandemic affected daily activities of people with spinal cord injury (SCI), their interactions within the community, and, consequently, their social participation during...

One of the greatest benefits of inclusion in general physical education (PE) is the opportunity for social interactions between students with and without disabilities. Unfortunately, interviews with students with disabilities who have participated in...

Accessing the built environment poses many challenges for people with disabilities, severely affecting their independence and quality of life. A panel of experts with a lived experience of disabilities co-designed a survey capturing the challenges in...

Education about epilepsy plays a vital role in reducing stigma, improving seizure response, and preventing school dropout among affected learners. Despite this importance, there is a lack of a structured conceptual framework guiding epilepsy educatio...

Trauma often causes long-lasting functional impairment, but the extent varies across populations. This study investigated disability six months after moderate to severe injury and identified sociodemographic and early injury-related predictors, inclu...

Approximately one-third of stroke survivors live with aphasia, an acquired communication disorder that significantly impacts their ability to understand, speak, read, or write. This condition often leads to social isolation and a reduced quality of l...

Disabled children often experience limited access to Family-Centred Care and social participation, while their families face significant caregiving responsibilities. Healthcare providers have a vital role in providing paediatric rehabilitation and su...

Background: Youth with intellectual disabilities are often marginalised and discriminated against regarding skills development and work opportunities as society seems to place high value on an individual’s intellect. Unemployment levels for you...

Persons with disabilities face barriers to accessing sexuality education. For those who identify as queer, these challenges are compounded by stigma, ableism, and heteronormativity, resulting in distinct and overlooked experiences. This study explore...

Background: Achieving meaningful community integration (engagement in meaningful activity, independent living, and social connectedness) after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) requires addressing persistent barriers limiting its fulfillment. This quali...

The present study focuses on investigating the contribution of puppetry as a pedagogical and psychosocial tool in special education, addressing the literature gap in the systematic documentation of the experiences of special education teachers, conce...

Disability Certification is an instrument that can contribute to the identification of persons with disabilities who are potential beneficiaries of social protection programmes. In Colombia, the disability certification process was changed in 2020 to...

The present study investigated the impact of a disability awareness program on the attitudes of university students at Al-Ahliyya Amman University towards people with disabilities. The study employed a randomized, two-group, pre- and post-test design...

About 8% of Ghanaians, including adolescents, have various types of disabilities. Although many legal and constitutional protections for people with disabilities, including adolescents, exist in Ghana, it is widely known that these persons face a var...

This study analyzes the current state and developmental characteristics of phonological awareness in hearing-impaired preschool children with cochlear implants aged 3 to 5 years in China. The phonological awareness development of hearing-impaired pre...

This study examines the employment of persons with disabilities in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in rural Japan. An online survey of 40 SME owners was conducted to assess their understanding, experiences, and challenges in employing pers...

This study explores the attitudes of university administrative staff toward disability and their perceptions of the potential for inclusive environments in higher education institutions across Georgia. Using the Attitudes to Disability Scale (ADS), a...

Disabilities has achieved several significant milestones in 2024 and 2025 [...]