Independent Living and Interpersonal Relationships of Individuals With Intellectual Disability: The Perspective of Individuals With Intellectual Disability in Greece

Dimitriadou, Ioanna; Pavlidou, Elisavet; Kartasidou, Lefkothea

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“…Empowerment programs vary between societies, but their general definition refers to the individual's ability to be active; it seeks to give individuals rights, and it provides organizations with the necessary skills to accept human diversity (Al-Zoubii & Rahman, 2017). Empowerment aims to give individuals with disabilities the potential and abilities to be productive members of society (Thompson, Bradley, Buntinx, Shogren, & Snell, Global data show that the employment rate for women with disabilities is considerably lower than for women without disabilities (20% versus 30%), and there is a similar gap in the rate for men (53% versus 65%) (Pilnick, Clegg, Murphy, & Almack, 2011;Dimitriadou, Pavlidou, & Kartasidou, 2016). Economic growth is unlikely to close the employment gap between people with disabilities, as evidenced by low employment rates among people with disabilities in high-income countries.…”

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Proposed Economic Empowerment Plan based on Needs Identified by the Teachers and Parents of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Studying in Punjab Province

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2022

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People with disabilities experience multiple forms of discrimination and, as a result, are less likely to access productive and decent work than people without disabilities. They are more likely to work for low wages, informally and precariously. Multiple intersecting factors restrict the economic empowerment of people with disabilities, including inadequate laws and policies, discriminatory social norms, and unequal access to resources, information, and networks. This study was conducted to explore the economic empowerment needs and opportunities for individuals with IDD to enable them for independently living. A convenient sampling technique was applied for data collection, and data was obtained from 200 special education teachers and 100 parents of IDD children from different cities of Punjab. Two survey questionnaires were developed on the Likert-five-point scale for parents and teachers. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistical tools in SPSS. This study revealed that no schools practically are involved in any community-based rehabilitation initiatives. These young people have difficulty obtaining jobs in the area since it is unfavorable to them. These young people are not receiving any assistance from their environment in becoming financially independent. They need strong policies and strategies for their independent living and economic empowerment from the government.

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Proposed Economic Empowerment Plan based on Needs Identified by the Teachers and Parents of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Studying in Punjab Province

Fazil

2022

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Independent living of individuals with intellectual disability: a combined study of the opinions of parents, educational staff, and individuals with intellectual disability in Greece

Dimitriadou

2018

International Journal of Developmental Disabilities

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Independent Living of Individuals With Disabilities

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Vlachos

2024

Advances in Medical Technologies and Clinical Practice

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The study of independent living (IL) of individuals with disabilities during the last decades has been the focus of scientific fields of educational and social sciences. The concept of independent living assumes a universal character and leads to the construction of a holistic model, where the individual is the main element of the environment where he/she lives and develops. There is no independent living without a smooth transition and a good quality of life. Similarly, if they are not included in a teaching programme, it will not be comprehensive and/or successful. A great deal of attention is given to support services for the individual, services that originate and end in the community, the concept of functionality and adaptive behaviour. This chapter will provide the basic parameters for independent living for individuals with disabilities, terms and definitions of all the important issues involved in this process.

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Independent Living and Interpersonal Relationships of Individuals With Intellectual Disability: The Perspective of Individuals With Intellectual Disability in Greece

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Proposed Economic Empowerment Plan based on Needs Identified by the Teachers and Parents of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Studying in Punjab Province

Proposed Economic Empowerment Plan based on Needs Identified by the Teachers and Parents of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Studying in Punjab Province

Independent living of individuals with intellectual disability: a combined study of the opinions of parents, educational staff, and individuals with intellectual disability in Greece

Independent Living of Individuals With Disabilities

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