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Direct linkIzaskun Álvarez-Aguado; Vanessa Vega Córdova; Miguel Roselló-Peñaloza; Maryam Farhang; Felipe Muñoz La Rivera; Félix González-Carrasco; Herbert Spencer González – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2025
Background: Women with intellectual disabilities face major barriers to healthcare access. This study explored the experiences of 120 women with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities in Chile and their interactions with healthcare systems. Method: A qualitative design was used, collecting data through semi-structured interviews to examine…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Access to Health Care, Barriers
Ilan Wiesel; Christine Bigby; Ellen van Holstein; Brendan Gleeson – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2024
Background: Despite growing recognition of their right for inclusion in society, people with intellectual disabilities are often excluded from mainstream services, or experience poor service outcomes. Method: Taking a relational approach that considers the interpersonal relations and interactions that occur in mainstream service settings in…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Foreign Countries
Zuyu Wang; Andrew Sommerlad; Joan K. Monin; Angela Hassiotis; Gill Livingston – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: People with intellectual disability are more socially isolated than the general population. Aims: To explore the social participation experiences and enablers and barriers of older people with mild/moderate intellectual disability. Methods: Following co-production of the research with an advocacy group, we purposively recruited people…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Social Isolation, Barriers, Interpersonal Relationship
Van der Meulen, Anne Pier S.; Taminiau, Elsbeth F.; Hertogh, Cees M. P. M.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
The application of restrictions plays a great part in daily support of people with moderate intellectual disability (ID). In this study we examine the evaluation of relatives of restrictions applied to their family members with moderate ID. Relatives are key and permanent figures in the lives of people with moderate intellectual disability.…
Descriptors: Family Attitudes, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Barriers, Well Being
Sawako Furukawa; Nobutoshi Nawa; Yui Yamaoka; Takeo Fujiwara – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) and their caregivers face difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, limited studies have comprehensively investigated their challenges, especially in Japan. We aimed to clarify the concerns and needs of people with IDs and their caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Barriers, COVID-19, Pandemics
Alfredsson Ågren, Kristin; Kjellberg, Anette; Hemmingsson, Helena – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: The aim of this study was to explore and describe access to the Internet and how it is used among adolescents and young adults with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities in their everyday settings. Method: Data were collected through observations of and interviews with 15 participants with intellectual disabilities, aged 13-25…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Internet, Adolescents, Young Adults
Vaucher, Carla; Cudré-Mauroux, Annick; Piérart, Geneviève – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2021
This study examines perceptions and understandings of self-determination in the context of relationships between people with intellectual disabilities and social care professionals. We held focus group discussions to explore the views and experiences of 10 residents and 10 professionals at three facilities for people with intellectual disabilities…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Self Determination, Residential Programs, Participative Decision Making
van der Meulen, Anne Pier Schelte; Taminiau, Elsbeth Frederieke; Hertogh, Cees Marinus Petrus; Embregts, Petri Johanna Catharina Maria – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2018
Objectives: One of the general articles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) focuses on the right of freedom to make one's own choices and being aware of the importance for persons with disabilities to obtain independence. People with intellectual disability (ID) are, to a greater or lesser degree,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Attitudes, Barriers
Schaafsma, Dilana; Kok, Gerjo; Stoffelen, Joke M. T.; van Doorn, Paulien; Curfs, Leopold M. G. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2014
Background: Sex education programs have been developed with paid care staff as sex educators. However, no information is available about whether these programs are being delivered. Method: The aim of this study was to investigate whether paid care staff working in an organisation specialised in the care of people with mild to moderate intellectual…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Sexuality, Caregiver Role, Mild Intellectual Disability
