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(Micro)mobility, disability and resilience: exploring well-being among youth with physical disabilities.

Authors :
Porcelli, Paola
Ungar, Michael
Liebenberg, Linda
Trépanier, Nathalie
Source :
Disability & Society. Aug2014, Vol. 29 Issue 6, p863-876. 14p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

This paper explores the daily (micro)mobilities that youth with a visual or auditory impairment use to sustain well-being. Geographical research suggests that mobility is a universal phenomenon referred to the capacity to navigate one’s way through different spaces and places. Using a qualitative cross-cultural, visual methods approach to research with vulnerable youth, including four participants with visual or auditory impairments, we demonstrate that everyday patterns of (micro)mobilities through the youth’s home, school and community help disabled youth create pathways to resilience. The implications of these findings are discussed in relation to services that promote resilience against ableist beliefs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09687599
Volume :
29
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Disability & Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
103966206
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2014.902360