Designed for life : disabled/enabled at home

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Date
2008
Authors
Perry, Jill
University of Lethbridge. School of Health Sciences
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Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, School of Health Sciences, 2008
Abstract
Using a phenomenological hermeneutic methodology, this thesis describes the lived experience of people with mobility impairments in the context of their home environment. Nine individuals with mobility impairments were interviewed at length regarding their experiences in their homes. From the resulting narratives, the data were arranged under three thematic statements: Doing my thing, Being myself, and Evolving with my environment. The study highlights the interdependent nature of the person-environment-occupation relationship and reveals the potential for an enabling home design to affect all areas of human occupation (self-care, productivity and leisure). The efficient performance of self-care activities in the home emerged as being somewhat predictive of the extent to which participants were involved in the areas of productivity and leisure. This thesis offers support for the social model of disability and illuminates the need for incorporating universal design in all homes.
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x, 98 leaves ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
Dissertations, Academic , People with disabilities -- Independent living , People with disabilities -- Orientation and mobility , Barrier free design , People with disabilities -- Social conditions , People with disabilities -- Housing
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