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A grounded theory of living a life with a physical disability in Taiwan
- Authors:
- LIN Hsiu-Ching, KNOX Marie, BARR Jennieffer
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 29(6), 2014, pp.968-979.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study explores the experiences of disability for a number of Taiwanese adults with a physical disability. Using a grounded theory approach, their experiences of living a life with a physical disability were gained through in-depth interviews. The resulting grounded theory ‘it is more than just the impaired body’ presents the dynamic interactions between the participants and the context in which they were living their lives and how they managed their lives within that context. With its inclusion of the cultural dimension, a holistic way of understanding the daily lives of those who experience physical disability in Taiwan is provided. (Publisher abstract)
Making choices: adoption seekers’ preferences and available children with special needs
- Authors:
- BURGE Philip, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Child Welfare, 10(1), 2016, pp.1-20.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This pilot study on the child profile preferences of 5830 adults registered with province-wide adoption agency in Canada found that those who were most open to considering children with special needs had been formally seeking to adopt for some time and had completed government-required SAFE assessments and training. Most preferred younger children, and half would consider sibling groups. Between 43% to 60% indicated willingness to consider adopting children with degrees of learning disabilities, emotional behavioural disorders, and physical disabilities, although the willing proportion decreased as the level of each disability's specified impact progressed from "mild" to "moderate" to "severe." Most preferred, among 20 categories of available children's possible exposures and health diagnoses, were past abuse exposures versus diagnosed disabilities or enduring conditions. Possible explanations for these findings and their implications are explored and ideas for further research proposed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Can we help you?
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.7.00, 2000, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Some clients refuse to accept help. Yet social services are still blamed when a crisis results. The author unpicks some of the legal, ethical and practice issues.