scholarly journals Community Participation in People with Disabilities

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gokcen Akyurek ◽  
Gonca Bumin
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
People With Disabilities

A Systemic Review of Supports for Participation in Faith Settings for People With Disabilities

Inclusion ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-123
Author(s):  
Valerie Miller ◽  
Camille Skubik-Peplaski
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Systemic Review ◽  
Community Settings ◽  
Psychosocial Barriers ◽  
Physical Accessibility

Abstract People with disabilities participate in community settings less than peers. This occurs due to physical and psychosocial barriers. One area of regular community participation is in faith settings, however there is a lack of evidence on how to support inclusion in these settings. This systematic review identifies what supports people with disabilities and their caregivers reported that assists with participation in faith settings. A review was conducted and articles were evaluated. The studies were analyzed for specific supports and then compared to determine the frequency at which the supports were mentioned. It was concluded that physical accessibility and a welcoming, supportive attitude were the supports mentioned most often. Two out of the three top results represent low-to-no cost supports to increase inclusion.

scholarly journals Designing wearable technologies for users with disabilities: Accessibility, usability, and connectivity factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 205566831986213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan W Moon ◽  
Paul MA Baker ◽  
Kenneth Goughnour
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Development Process ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Inclusive Design ◽  
Pertinent Literature ◽  
Wearable Technologies ◽  
Device Development ◽  
Potential Impact

The increasing availability of wearable devices (wearables), “smart” home, and other next-generation wirelessly connected devices for work, home, and leisure presents opportunities and challenges for users with disabilities. As augmentative tools for engagement, control, and information, these technologies should not only be usable, but also be accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities. In order to better capture the dimensions of inclusivity of wearable devices, the authors have conducted a review of pertinent literature with respect to a range of representative applications and examples of currently available technologies. Drawing on the findings of the review, the aim of this article is to explore the potential impact of inclusive design principles on future device development for users with disabilities. These observations can help designers incorporate inclusive perspectives into the development process. Such an approach, where people with disabilities constitute an integral part of the development process, will yield products and services that can facilitate increased accessibility, independence, and community participation.

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