EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE by Rafidah Aga Mohd Jaladin ( Editor )
, Thilagavathi Shanmuganathan ( Editor )
This book highlights the economic, educational, psychological, legal, and social concerns of persons with disabilities (PWDs), and provides various multidisciplinary frameworks to aid in the understanding of the experiences of the PWDs. Chapters explore issues such as empowering PWDs through improving their communication, selfesteem, body image perception, soft skills, career development, mobility and functionality, legal knowledge, and participation in sports (i.e., exergaming). How can you empower PWDs to accept and manage challenges, practice self-advocacy, and reach their career goals and dreams? This eye-opening book has the answers, told with the authentic voices of PWDs and experienced researchers in the field of disability studies. Inspirational stories blended with effective strategies are offered with practical interventions based on latest research. This book will help PWDs to dream big and unlock their full potential. The distinguished panel of contributors includes academics, practitioners, and activists across various disciplines such as counselling, psychology, biomedical engineering, law, communication, languages, physiotherapy, and medicine. This truly multidisciplinary book will be of interest to educators, policymakers, researchers, students, families, self-advocates, and those who work closely with PWDs. This book is an ideal starting point for all those with questions about what constitutes disability and how PWDs can be supported in practice. #We Care, We Love, We Empower!
UNIVERSITI MALAYA PRESS
2022-03-14
978-967-488-209-9
Politics & Social Sciences Education & Teaching
Education General Special Education / Behavioral, Emotional & Social Disabilities
Hardcopy
1 KG
246
13 x 3 x 23 CM
20
3 days
English
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