Introduction This thesis describes a research study designed to examine the consequences of disability arising out of spinal cord compression secondary to cancer, and to examine the rehabilitation services available to patients. Research aims and questions The study was intended…
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The aim of this study is to critically examine the experiences of disabled gay men who have accessed Manchester's commercial gay space known locally as the 'Village'. The thesis provides an initial exploration of how, in recent years, there has been an increasing rejection of th…
My dissertation is written as a reflexive or narrative ethnography. I examine my own life experiences and interactions as part of a disabled subculture. This extends previous scholarship, reflecting on how society has propagated lies or myths about disability. Using my experienc…
This dissertation aims at exploring the barriers to the adequate implementation of the legislation, policies and regulations related to the employment of women with disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the private sector. It uses Article 27 of the United Nations Conven…
The world today witnesses increasing recognition and a more positive reception towards disability. Despite this recognition, persons with disabilities continue to share experiences of stigma and discrimination. Based on this observation, I raise the following questions: 1) To wh…
Physician Aid in Dying (PAD) has been legalized in 11 United States Jurisdictions. The history of the practice in what would become the United States reaches back to the colonial times, through the 20th Century Supreme Court cases of Washington v. Glucksberg and Vacco v. Quill t…
The study aims to provide a concrete plan for nurturing the disabled from Open Door Presbyterian Church Klema ministry. For twelve weeks, participants received practical training with Biblical and Theological perspectives of people with disabilities. This project was evaluated a…
Estimates are that 15% of the world’s population have some kind of cognitive, physical, or developmental disability. Research indicates that the majority of those with disabilities consider faith to be important but are less likely to attend religious services than non-disabled …
The combined effects of emigration, increased life expectancy, and low birth rate has accelerated the aging of the Puerto Rican population and resulted in increased burdens associated with age-related diseases and risk factors. Previous studies suggest that out-migration affects…
The complex fields of disability studies and technical communication are becoming increasingly prevalent. Examining these fields together provides a rich area of study all its own that addresses questions of access, innovation, and representation. In this thesis, both fields and…
Rationale: Due to the uniqueness of the conflict and post-conflict experience in Bosnia and Herzegovina and limited primary source research, it is unclear to what extent persons with physical disability participate in rehabilitation and other community services. It is uncertain …
The postsecondary enrollment of student veterans has increased with the troop draw down in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the generous amendments made to the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Acquired disabilities remain a reality for this population as they transition into the civilian world…
Often, interpreters of the Deuteronomistic History (DH) overlook its complex use of disability imagery. They frequently understand this imagery as having only rather transparent meanings. Through a close study of Mephibosheth's character in the David Story (1 Sam 16–1 Kgs 2), th…
This paper reviews the process and outcomes of constructing a new model, the "Rights Model of Disability", which is particular to the target region, namely the low-GDP/capita Arab countries. In the latter part of this paper, the validity of this model will be field-tested in a d…
Background. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis affecting the synovial joints. Patients with knee OA have a significant decrease in knee muscle strength, as well as a decrease in flexibility and velocity during gait in comparison to normal elderly subjects. …
Worldwide population aging will undoubtedly be accompanied by an increase in the number of disabled older adults. Female gender and increased age are two of the most widely identified risk factors for poor physical functioning and disability. Yet the contexts in which people are…
Sacred texts authored in antiquity present a challenge for contemporary religious practitioners because there is always a question regarding how to interpret and apply the message today. Prominent Pentecostal theologian and disability theorist Amos Yong faces this challenge conc…
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a research approach that benefits from the expertise of community members being involved in the research along all stages of a project (Israel et al., 2003). CBPR is often utilized with marginalized populations in order to amplify…