Essays about: "Other disabilities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 101 essays containing the words Other disabilities.

  1. 1. BODY NORMATIVITY AND THE HYPER(IN)VISIBILITY OF ABJECT BODIES Living with Oppression in the Body Liberation Movement

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Kristin Binder; [2023-04-06]
    Keywords : Hyper in visibility; body normativity; oppression; intersectionality; transgender; disability; fatness; body liberation movement; resistance;

    Abstract : In feminist studies that attempt to theorize embodiment, fat bodies have largely been ignored and excluded from research even though scientific knowledge on weight-based stigma and discrimination shows the importance of studying fatphobia as a system of oppression. Hence, this thesis provides an analysis on the lived experience of fat bodies in relation to body normativity and visibility politics. READ MORE

  3. 2. In a world of neurodiversity : How representatives of an interest organization experience their preconditions to support parents of neurodivergent children

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : Juliane Hersén; Hevi Määttä Brobacke; [2023]
    Keywords : Neurodevelopmental disability; non-profit organizations; preconditions; public health; support;

    Abstract : It is estimated that 15 percent of the world’s population live with some form of disability where neurodevelopmental disabilities [NDD] could be one. In Sweden it is estimated that five to seven percent of all children are diagnosed with NDD and attached to these children are parents who are in need of support due to unique stress problems. READ MORE

  4. 3. Tillgänglighet till urbana miljöer för personer med synnedsättning : en platsanalys av Storängstorget i Norra Djurgårdsstaden i Stockholm

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Rasmus Willart; [2023]
    Keywords : Tillgänglighet; användbarhet; framkomlighet; allmänna platser; utemiljöer; funktionsnedsättning; synnedsättning; ögonsjukdomar;

    Abstract : Synen har en avgörande roll för hur allmänna platser upplevs och används. Synnedsättningar kan begränsa personers möjligheter att orientera sig självständigt. READ MORE

  5. 4. Assistive Technology for Users with ADHD

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Patryk Banach; [2023]
    Keywords : ADHD; Interaction design; HCI; Design; UX; UI;

    Abstract : This project explores how assistive technology can be useful for users with ADHD when it comes to their usage of smartphones. The design explores the importance of role and interaction aesthetic in regards to designing assistive technology. READ MORE

  6. 5. The managerial journey toward inclusivity : A qualitative study of developmental opportunities in the labor market for people with disabilities

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Cornelia Andersson; Simon Olofsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Disability; Diversity; Management; Assumptions; Fairness; Inclusivity;

    Abstract : Diversity and inclusivity in the business world has gained larger focus from media and customers over the past 60 years, however a large focus has been aimed at gender, ethnicity and race whilst other types of diversity have not been as researched. The inclusivity of people with disabilities in the regular labor market has been neglected to a large extent. READ MORE