How would I live with a disability? Expectations of bio-psychosocial consequences and assistive technology use

Abstract

The present study contributes to the literature on the normative elements related to the use of ATD. Indeed, it shows that when a person makes his/her disability a part of him/herself, she/he is expected to hide it and therefore to avoid using ATD. However, this assessment proves to be context-dependent and calls for the implementation of handicap awareness programs. Implications for Rehabilitation If faced with a disability, expecting to feel disabled and expecting lower objective consequences are linked to lower ATD use. Expected ATD use in private seems to be related to ATD use in public but not to the expected consequences of the disability. Expectations and therefore social norms about having a disability are highly context-dependent which encourages the implementation of handicap awareness programs.

Interaction of Socio-demographic Characteristics on Acceptance of Disability Among Individuals With Physical Disabilities

“…The role of religion was higher in the low economic group than in the high economic one. Acceptance of disability has a social aspect because culture or social stigma can affect acceptance of disability ( 39 , 40 ). Considering that support from the community or outside the family has a positive effect on the acceptance of disability ( 13 ), healthcare providers should integrate these variables into rehabilitation programs to improve acceptance of disability in the high-risk group.…”

“…In many cultures, stigma can be an obstacle to acceptance of disability ( 17 , 39 ). Social norms have also been a barrier to the implementation of handicapped-awareness programs for the general population ( 40 ), as well as for people with disabilities ( 41 ). Thus, increasing the employment and facilitation of support from others, such as religious activities, would be an effective component for a disability management program.…”

Perancangan Sistem Peringatan Area berbahaya untuk Penyandang Tunanetra

“…Dibandingkan dengan negara lain, fasilitas untuk membantu penyandang tunanetra masih sangat minim sekali. Banyak tempat-tempat umum di Indonesia yang tidak dilengkapi dengan ubin tekstur pemandu (tactile paving) [5][6][7] . Begitu juga dengan fasilitas-fasilitas umum seperti bis dan kereta api, bantuan bagi penyandang tunanetra juga kurang diimplementasikan sehingga penyandang tunanetra sangat kesulitan untuk melakukan perjalanan dengan mandiri tanpa bantuan orang lain.…”

The Wearer, the Device, and Its Use: Advances in Understanding the Social Acceptability of Wearables

“…Black earbuds were expected to be rated as more socially acceptable than beige earbuds (Stimulus 2) because black connotes style whereas beige connotes assistive technology or medical necessity (Lohr, 2002). It has been frequently found that people will abandon assistive technology devices due to a normative incentive to conceal one's disability (Parant, Schiano-Lomoriello, & Marchan, 2017). Many medical products, particularly hearing aids, are beige, off-white, or gray.…”