dc.contributor.author |
Nutekpor, P. |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2024-03-13T10:03:07Z |
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dc.date.available |
2024-03-13T10:03:07Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2022 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/2335 |
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dc.description |
A thesis in the Department of Special Education, Faculty of Educational Studies, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for award of degree for Master of Philosophy (Special Education) in the University of Education, Winneba
JUNE, 2022 |
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dc.description.abstract |
This study examined how adults with mobility impairments access mobility assistive
technologies in Effutu Municipality, Winneba in the Central Region of Ghana. The
study was underpinned by Penchansky’ Theory of Access. The research design used
was a case study. The target population for the study was twelve (12) participants
consisting of seven (7) males and five (5) females. Census sampling technique was
used to select the sample size. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with the use of
semi-structured interview guide. A thematic approach was applied in analyzing the
data. The findings from the study revealed that participants relied on donor support,
family members and other charitable organizations as sources to access mobility
services. Participants also confirmed that there were several benefits of accessing
mobility assistive technologies including independent ambulation and performing
daily living activities. Some of the barriers to accessing mobility services were
financial constraints and lack of awareness about funding mobility assistive
technologies. The study recommends that the government and other stakeholders in
collaboration with department of social welfare and other donor agencies should
always assist in providing access to mobility assistive technologies to adults with
mobility impairments. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
University of Education, Winneba |
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dc.subject |
mobility impairments |
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dc.subject |
mobility assistive technology |
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dc.subject |
Effutu |
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dc.title |
Adults with mobility impairments access to mobility assistive technology in Effutu Municipality |
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dc.type |
Thesis |
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