Corporates
Japan
77
Bank (Wheel Chairs)
Corporate Foundations
India
Persistant
Foundation : Curative Healthcare
Challenges
1. Accessibility:
Physical Environment:
Buildings, transportation, and public spaces often lack
ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, and other features
that make them usable for people with mobility impairments.
Digital Accessibility:
Websites, apps, and other digital technologies may not be
designed to be usable by people with disabilities, such
as those with visual or motor impairments.
2. Social Stigma and Discrimination:
Negative Attitudes:
People with disabilities may face prejudice, stereotypes,
and assumptions that limit their opportunities and participation
in society.
Social Exclusion:
They may be excluded from social activities, community events,
and other opportunities due to lack of accessibility or
negative attitudes.
3. Education:
Inaccessible Schools:
Schools may not be physically accessible, or they may lack
the necessary resources and support services for students
with disabilities.
Lack of Inclusive Practices:
Some schools may not have inclusive teaching methods or
accommodations for students with disabilities.
4. Employment:
Discrimination in Hiring:
People with disabilities may face discrimination in hiring
and promotion processes.
Lack of Accessible Workplaces:
Many workplaces are not designed to be accessible, making
it difficult for people with disabilities to perform their
jobs.
5. Healthcare:
Inaccessible Facilities:
Healthcare facilities may not be accessible, or they may
lack the necessary equipment and services for people with
disabilities.
Lack of Trained Professionals:
Some healthcare providers may not be trained to work with
people with disabilities, leading to inadequate care.
6. Financial Strains:
High Costs:
People with disabilities may face high costs for assistive
technology, healthcare, and other services.
Limited Income:
They may have difficulty finding employment or earning a
sufficient income.
7. Transportation:
Lack of Accessible Options: Public transportation may not
be accessible, or it may be unreliable.
High Costs: People with disabilities may face high costs
for transportation, such as taxis or private vehicles.
8. Psychological Impact:
Depression and Anxiety:
People with disabilities may experience higher rates of
depression and anxiety due to the challenges they face.
Low Self-Esteem:
They may experience low self-esteem and feelings of helplessness
due to social stigma and discrimination.
Developing
a Clinical Outcome Measure for Women’s Health and
Disability
This project, funded by the National Institutes of Health,
is developing the first patient reported outcome that is
exclusively focused on the health of women with physical
disabilities. A patient reported outcome is information
directly from the person themselves about a health problem
or other situation. They are being used more and more in
healthcare in addition to evaluation by a healthcare provider.
Source
Acquiring
the Skill of Identifying Fractions through the Virtual-Abstract
Framework
Fractions are an important component of mathematics instruction,
with implications for both academics and daily living. Yet,
more research is needed regarding fraction instruction for
students with disabilities, including those with developmental
disabilities.
Source
Preference
for Food and Non-food Items of Known Reinforcing Values
in People with Developmental Disabilities
When presenting reinforcers to individuals with developmental
disabilities, many researchers use food. However, there
may be other types of reinforcers which may be equally or
more effective. Although preference assessment methods have
been well-researched, one area that has not yet been resolved
is whether food reinforcers are always more preferred than
non-food reinforcers, when both are presented in the same
assessment.
Source
Educating
Children with Physical Disabilities
Physical disabilities can affect a person’s ability
to move about, to use arms and legs effectively, to swallow
food, and to breathe unaided (Black and Pretes, 2007; Hardman
et al., 1999). Such limitations may also be evident in other
areas such as vision, cognition, speech, language, hearing,
and bowel movement.
Source
Physical
Fitness
Physical
fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically,
the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and
daily activities. Physical fitness is generally achieved
through proper nutrition, moderate-vigorous physical exercise,
and sufficient rest.
Before
the industrial revolution, fitness was defined as the capacity
to carry out the day's activities without undue fatigue
or lethargy. However, with automation and changes in lifestyles
physical fitness is now considered a measure of the body's
ability to function efficiently and effectively in work
and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic
diseases, and to meet emergency situations.
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