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Examining the intersection of addiction and issues of ability in Canada
- Author:
- CSIERNIK Rick
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 13(2), 2013, pp.163-178.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Nearly 2 million Canadians report some form of ability issue. Levels of addiction among these individuals are upward of 60% greater than within the general Canadian population, yet they have significantly lower rates of treatment participation. Lower rates of treatment are due to a variety of reasons, including physical, attitudinal, and programming barriers that are often insurmountable for individuals living with disabilities who wish to access substance abuse treatment. Three areas of ability issues that overlap with addiction are examined in detail—traumatic injury, including brain and spinal cord injury; sensory disabilities that include those living with visual and hearing limitations; and mobility impairments—to highlight gaps in the current treatment continuum in Canada. (Publisher abstract)
Barriers and facilitators to health and social service access and utilization for immigrant parents raising a child with a physical disability
- Authors:
- FELLIN Melissa, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care, 9(3), 2013, pp.135-145.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The research used qualitative interviews with five immigrant parents of four children with a physical disability in two cities in Ontario, Canada to examine the barriers and facilitators to health and social service access and utilization immigrant parents faced. The findings indicate that divergent perceptions of health care and disability, language, knowledge of service systems, and finances may create obstacles to family-centered and culturally sensitive care. Formal supports, including a third person to navigate the system and services provided in families’ homes, are facilitators that enhance the service care experiences of parents. Service providers need to accommodate and work with immigrant parents who have a child with a disability to overcome the barriers to their care. To enhance service experiences formal support and home services should be provided when possible. (Edited publisher abstract)
Enablement through provision of assistive technology: case reports of two children with physical disabilities
- Authors:
- DALTON Cherie, HOYT-HALLETT Gillian
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(2), 2013, pp.108-111.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Using case-reports, this paper explores the occupational deprivation of two 12-year old girls with physical disabilities and the way in which assistive technology was used facilitate occupational engagement and mitigate their experience of occupational deprivation. Prior to receiving their equipment both girls demonstrated a strong desire to connect with others and participate in school, home and the community but were unable do so because of the limitation of their physical skills, The case reports trace their skill development over a period of two years. Once provided with appropriate assistive technology for mobility and communication, each child participated in meaningful occupation, they became more involved at school and their dignity was increased. The authors suggest that these case studies should encourage occupational therapists to consider how occupational deprivation may be reduced through assistive technologies among children with physical disabilities.