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Changing Places, Changing Lives

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posted on 2024-06-05, 01:48 authored by A Martin, Valerie WatchornValerie Watchorn, C Grant
The built environment has long been recognised as a significant determinant of social inclusion and participation of people who experience disability. Despite existence of anti-discrimination legislation and development of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disability, many individuals continue to experience inequitable access to their communities. Using a qualitative approach, this study aimed to explore the lived experiences of people who use Changing Places facilities within Victoria, Australia. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four participants regarding their experiences of using Changing Places facilities. Findings from this study further consolidate existing research that highlight social inequities experienced by people with severe and profound physical disabilities. Findings in this preliminary study can also support the development and expansion of Changing Places facilities, not only as a means of meeting legal obligations within our community, but also as an approach towards improving social inclusion and participation of people with severe and profound physical disabilities.

History

Journal

Journal of Social Inclusion

Volume

9

Pagination

5-21

Location

Meadowbrook, Qld.

ISSN

1836-8808

eISSN

1836-8808

Language

English

Publication classification

C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

Copyright notice

2018, Griffith University ePress

Issue

2

Publisher

GRIFFITH UNIV, SCH HUMAN SERVICES & SOCIAL WORK