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- ItemAccommodating children with mobility impairments in ordinary primary schools : perceptions of school principals in Johannesburg East on barriers and possible solutions(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-02) Hunt, Paulani; Luger, Rosemary; Visagie, Surona; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Centre for Rehabilitation Studies.ENGLISH SUMMARY: Twenty years ago, the Department of Basic Education in South Africa introduced the Education White Paper 6: Building an inclusive education and training system, to ensure that all children between seven and 15 could access quality basic education. The purpose of this qualitative exploratory study in the Johannesburg East District of Gauteng was to establish the barriers that ordinary primary schools experience to accommodate children with mobility impairments, and what structures and procedures they put in place to bridge those barriers. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with eight principals and a thematic analysis revealed that barriers included structural challenges like stairs and uneven school grounds, insufficient support from the District, and attitudinal barriers. Some schools devised cost-effective ways to overcome these barriers through collaboration with the community, educators, parents and children, but others were still waiting for external guidance and assistance. To ensure that all children with mobility impairments are reasonably accommodated, schools will need further assistance from the Gauteng Department of Education.
- ItemExploring the facilitators and barriers experienced by persons with disabilities employed by the City of Cape Town(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2023-03) Morris, Selwyn; Luger, Rosemary; Geiger, Martha; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Centre for Rehabilitation Studies.ENGLISH SUMMARY: Introduction: The City of Cape Town (CCT) is a municipality employing over 27000 people. They have reached the compulsory two percent (2%) target for employment of persons with disabilities in the public sector. Critical to this achievement is the retention of staff with disabilities. Aim of the study: To explore the facilitators and barriers experienced by persons with disabilities employed by the City of Cape Town. Methods: A qualitative exploration of the experiences of persons with disabilities employed by the City of Cape Town was conducted. Fifteen participants were purposively sampled. An interview guide was used during the semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Findings: The study found that supportive attitudes in the organisation and inclusion, with an emphasis on affirmation of staff with disabilities, to be important facilitators. Equally, a negative office culture and anxiety or fear to speak up were found to be critical barriers experienced by staff with disabilities in the workplace. Covid-19 was found to be both a facilitator and barrier. Conclusion: The City of Cape Town has made great strides in creating a workplace free of discrimination. They have policies and a clear strategy in place. Relationships with colleagues and management, the perceptions which both the disabled and able-bodied have of each other and workplace rights for the disabled and how these are claimed and implemented are key factors to consider. Recommendations: Disability training for target groups should be introduced to mitigate some of the barriers experienced. Training should also focus on ensuring management buy-in and leadership. Updating of current policies on disability to ensure an inclusive and consistent approach will assist with greater cohesion on disability matters within the workplace.
- ItemStroke survivors’ psychosocial challenges upon reintegration into their homes, after inpatient rehabilitation at a private facility in Cape Town(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2023-03) Solomons, Jameelah; Luger, Rosemary; Geiger, Martha; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Centre for Rehabilitation Studies.ENGLISH SUMMARY: Purpose: The difficulties that individuals experience post-stroke can result in psychosocial challenges which may influence their daily functioning. The aim of this study was to describe the psychosocial challenges of stroke survivors upon reintegration into their homes, after inpatient rehabilitation at a private facility in Cape Town. Method: Qualitative semi-structured one-to-one virtual synchronous interviews were conducted to collect data. Adult stroke survivors that were discharged home from the rehabilitation facility in Cape Town, within 2-12 months’ post discharge were recruited. Results: Eight stroke survivors (two females and six males; age range 43-81 years; time range post discharge between 2-9 months) participated. Participants’ subjective experiences regarding their psychosocial challenges upon reintegration into their homes, after inpatient rehabilitation at a private facility in Cape Town, were captured in the following three themes: (1) emotional distress, (2) changes in social relations, and (3) alterations in self-identity. Conclusion: Stroke survivors are confronted with many psychosocial challenges upon reintegration home after inpatient rehabilitation, that may impact their sense of self-identity, emotional state, and their daily participative interactions. Individuals involved with stroke survivors are encouraged to address stressors linked to the sequel of the stroke by facilitating psychological intervention throughout the stroke trajectory, especially encouraging and nurturing coping strategies.