Understanding the Need for a Transitional Living Program for Individuals with Physical Disabilities
Description
The present study addresses the usefulness of additional programming/education within a transitional living home/community for individuals with physical disabilities. The study also addresses potential topics that could be covered in said programming/education. The study was conducted over 4 weeks during which 9 responses were received from an online survey sent out to 26 individuals via email. The results of the study indicate that there is a definite need for additional programming/education to be paired with the experience of living in a transitional living home. The study also found that topics to be included should cover job training/job readiness, finances, laws that protect these individuals' rights, and areas of self-reliance such as coordinating transportation, cooking, housekeeping, and budgeting/money management. Overall the study concluded that the participants generally believe they are living an independent life, but they do express some dissatisfaction and desire to change their current situations. All findings of the study will be used specifically within Arizona Lions Camp Tatiyee to further the development of the proposed program.
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2017-12
Agent
- Author (aut): Espericueta, Kathleen Marin
- Thesis director: Shockley, Gordon
- Committee member: Swanson, Pamela
- Contributor (ctb): College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Contributor (ctb): School of Nutrition and Health Promotion
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College