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Inclusion, Community, And Social Relationships: A Phenomenological Study Of The Experiences Of Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Chloe Wilson
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
Individuals who are ascribed the label of disability must face the stigma and assumptions of inability that it carries, and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are subjected to speculation that calls into question their capacity for reason, reflection, and morality. The purpose of this research was to explore the perspectives and experiences of adults with IDD and their family members. This study primarily focused on the ways in which participants create meaning around community and relationships in addition to examining the factors that inhibit or encourage inclusion and accessibility.
This phenomenological study examined the perspectives of five individuals—three …