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Background: Early childhood motor development plays a critical role in shaping participation and quality of life for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Parental perspectives provide unique insights into barriers, facilitators, and the...

This study explores the educational trajectories of elderly deaf people in Spain who were educated between 1960 and 1980. The research was based on biographical-narrative methodology as a qualitative research technique. The data analysis was structur...

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a leading cause of disability in older adults, characterized by persistent pain and reduced physical function. Beyond localized joint pathology, many individuals with knee osteoarthritis experience multisite pain and live...

In recent decades, technological advances have fostered new therapeutic approaches for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder. Educational robotics has emerged as a promising resource for acquiring social sk...

Access to health care is a fundamental human right established in various legal frameworks worldwide. However, increasing evidence indicates that individuals with physical disabilities in rural Ethiopia continue to face barriers and disparities in ac...

Deafblindness is a combined vision and hearing impairment, which results in difficulties with communication, information acquisition, orientation, and mobility. Access to information in accessible formats and communication support is crucial for indi...

Background: Emotions—including joy, sadness, fear, and anger—are fundamental expressions of human experience. For children and adults who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, emotional experiences and communication can differ due to linguistic an...

Rural transport remains a critical factor of social inclusion in South Africa, particularly for people with disabilities who rely on public transport. This study explores the experiences of minibus taxi drivers in transporting passengers with disabil...

Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) has regional influence in the Caribbean, with a diversified economy focused on energy, manufacturing, and finance compared to the tourism-related economies of most of the other Caribbean islands. Notwithstanding, this ha...

People with disabilities worldwide encounter barriers to accessing care and support systems. Existing care frameworks often focus on supporting caregivers, operating under the assumption that people with disabilities are largely dependant. However, u...

Background: Children with disabilities and special educational needs show heterogeneous developmental profiles that may be associated with executive functioning and family factors. This study examined functional developmental profiles in primary educ...

Individuals with developmental disabilities often experience physical and mental chronic conditions from early childhood, which can negatively affect their education, employment, and social participation without appropriate interventions. These impai...

The number of students living with disabilities entering post-secondary education, including health professional programs (HPPs), is increasing. However, disabled students continue to experience challenges in both the on-campus and fieldwork componen...

Adaptive technologies have become more sophisticated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), providing world-changing solutions to help people living with disabilities live better lives. In this article, we discuss the pot...

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) is the first international treaty to provide a basis for standards for the rights of persons with disabilities. It also represents the first human rights convention for...

Inclusive education is currently a central priority within the Basque educational system, where the right to education is understood as a fundamental right that must be guaranteed in inclusive environments fostering social interaction among all membe...

The Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC), Quebec City’s public transportation provider, has launched a training program to enhance skills and self-efficacy for using the bus, including training for people with disabilities: “Se...

The most prevalent chromosomal condition, Down syndrome (DS), is often linked to deficiencies in working memory, executive function, and visuospatial skills. Innovative approaches to promote cortical plasticity and improve cognitive development have...

We, five co-authors of this paper, came together for a three-day collective biography workshop to reflect on moments of recognition that have impacted our lives. We told our stories from lives lived with disability; we listened to each other’s...

Research on families with a child with Down syndrome (DS) focused primarily on the impact on parents, with less attention to siblings, yet typically developing siblings are particularly important for individuals with DS as they play a unique role in...

Manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury (SCI) often experience upper-limb strain and pain due to repetitive propulsion. A detachable dual-propulsion add-on device has been developed to mitigate this issue by offering an alternative propulsion...

Background: People with intellectual disabilities, in comparison to the general population, face multiple health inequalities and poor health outcomes. Service organisations for people with intellectual disabilities are one of the key players in ensu...

The study aimed to analyze the public sports policy of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul in the educational context and the inclusion of people with disabilities. This is a retrospective, qualitative, exploratory, and documentary longitudinal study, wi...

Background/Objectives: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive, permanent syndrome of childhood, with approximately 80% of patients exhibiting spasticity. Untreated spasticity can cause pain, structural changes in bones, muscles, and nerves negative...

People with Down Syndrome often experience more barriers to achieving a good quality of life compared to people without disabilities. A lot of the existing research has focused on the views of parents and professionals, rather than directly including...

Disabled people face discrimination in healthcare settings, yet the compounding effects of intersectional identities remain underexplored. This project examines how different types of discrimination affect healthcare access and outcomes. We conducted...

Youth with disabilities face persistent disability-related discrimination (ableism) but research frequently overlooks the experiences of racially minoritized youth. The purpose of our study was to explore the experiences and perceived impact of discr...

As digital technologies become increasingly integrated into daily life, individuals with intellectual disabilities face both opportunities and risks in virtual environments. Despite widespread internet access and frequent use of digital devices among...

Student mobility in Higher Education Institutions (HIEs) significantly contributes to students’ personal and academic development. However, participation of people with disabilities remains limited due to various barriers. This study explores t...

This study aimed to adapt and translate the Knowledge, Comfort, Approach and Attitude towards Sexuality Scale (KCAASS) for stroke rehabilitation clinicians who are Canadian French speakers and to determine its measurement properties. The KCAASS was a...

Background: Spinal cord injury is a life-changing condition for individuals who have previously been independent in activities of daily living. Motor recovery prognosis for individuals with complete spinal cord lesion above thoracic level ten is poor...

Women with disabilities often face unique barriers to accessing healthcare, potentially increasing their vulnerability and reducing engagement with vital health services, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing. This study assessed the p...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neuro-behavioural condition associated with limitations and deficits. Previous literature has largely focused on the lived experiences of males with ADHD. Despite a recent increase in studies on fe...

This study examined the efficacy of a 12-week school-based program combining proprioceptive and plyometric training to enhance static and dynamic balance in children and adolescents with visual impairment. A total of 33 students were randomly assigne...

This pilot study evaluates the effectiveness of basketball, implemented according to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and educational best practices, as an inclusive tool for students with Special Educational Needs in lower secondary sc...

Recognizing a dearth of understanding on the experiences of foster parents of children with disabilities, this study aimed to compare well-being, psychological flexibility, and social support among foster parents and biological parents of children wi...

The current study examined the attitudes of elementary and middle school principals and school counselors toward including students with special needs in regular classrooms. 243 participants completed questionnaires on their self-efficacy, job satisf...

This study explores the artistic experiences of individuals with low vision in creating clay-based artworks at the Pandawa Social Home for Blind Sensory Disabilities in Kudus Regency, Indonesia. The research used a qualitative, descriptive-explorator...

This study focuses on the experiences of female Paralympic athletes in Brazil through the lens of feminist disability studies. It is a qualitative study, grounded in the voices of disabled women, positioning them as the foundation of knowledge within...

People with intellectual disability and visual impairment often have difficulties in accessing leisure events, engaging in cognitive activities, and performing physical exercise. The present study assessed a program aimed at helping six adults with m...

Significant others—family members, friends, and informal carers—play a vital yet underrecognised role in supporting people with disability in Australia. This study aimed to explore their lived experiences and identify systemic barriers im...

Multimorbidity has emerged as a pressing public health concern on a global scale, primarily driven by population aging and the epidemiological transition, which has resulted in an increased prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases. Objective:...

Handwriting impairment is a cardinal symptom of Parkinson’s. However, treatment options are limited. Here we evaluate the utility and estimate effects of a novel low-resource handwriting intervention (Clinicaltrials. gov NCT03369587). Forty-eig...

The promotion of public awareness regarding accessible environments is crucial for their effective construction and utilization. While there has been extensive research focusing on the physical construction of accessible facilities, the issue of publ...

This study examined the relationships between anxiety and executive functioning in Arab Israeli female adolescents diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), compared to their typically developing peers. The aim was to explore di...

Background: The rising prevalence of neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia underscores the impact of population aging. Consequently, long-term care needs have increased and are often met by family members through informal caregiving, thereby...

College websites are a primary source of information for prospective students. As increasing numbers of autistic students head to college, we wanted to capture whether and how college websites were presenting themselves as autism-friendly or autism-a...

Background: Mobility assessment is a crucial aspect of rehabilitation for individuals with lower limb amputation, as it directly influences their independence and quality of life. The objective of this study was to translate and cross-culturally adap...

Film and television play a key role in shaping cultural perceptions of disability, but they often rely on recurring stereotypes that may reinforce stigma and exclusion. Although scholarly interest in this issue has increased, the academic literature...

The intersection of autism and motherhood/parenthood remains largely underexplored, particularly within the Spanish context. Autistic mothers and birthing parents are often silenced, with limited representation and scarce accessible information, cont...