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Disability Series

Physical Disability and Rehabilitation Sourcebook, 2nd Edition

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Physical disability is an impairment or long-term loss in a ­ person’s bodily functions that affects stamina, mobility, or dexterity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that up to one in four (27%) adults in the United States have some type of disability. Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities to recover from and minimize the degree to which disability-­associated symptoms adversely affect their lives through training. In this way, it provides the tools necessary to attain or maintain independence and self-determination.

Physical Disability and Rehabilitation, Second Edition provides information about disabilities, their types, and their effects on society. It also discusses health conditions and risks related to disabilities, rehabilitation, wheelchairs, mobility aids, and other power-driven mobility devices, and assistive technology for physically disabled people. Benefits for people with disabilities are also addressed along with information about support services, such as employment, transportation services, and reasonable accommodations available for people with disabilities. A directory of government organizations for people with disabilities is also provided.

Part 1: Understanding Physical Disabilities provides information about physical disabilities, their types, and their effects on society. It also discusses barriers and strategies for disability inclusion in programs and activities. It explains health conditions and risks related to disabilities, including diabetes, obesity, mental distress, and cigarette smoking.

Part 2: Living with Physical Disability provides information about rehabilitation, wheelchairs, mobility aids, and other mobility devices, assistive technology for physically disabled people, and caregiving tips for families. It also discusses physical activity, sexuality, accessibility and modifications, and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Part 3: Laws and Support Services for People with Disabilities provides various health information for people with disabilities, disability laws, and policies to promote health. It also discusses benefits for children with disabilities, financial assistance, housing support, and service or guide animals for people with disabilities.

Part 4: Additional Resources includes a directory of government organizations that provide support for people with physical disabilities.

Standard Features in the Disability Series

  • 5 ½ x 8 ½
  • 200-300 pages per volume
  • Easy-to-use volumes organized into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest. Chapters are devoted to single topics within a part.
  • Authoritative content from respected government agencies and institutes, university research centers, professional medical associations, and non-profit health organizations.
  • Comprehensive chapters feature generous use of headings and subheadings for ease of navigation.
  • Tables, charts, and illustrations display statistical data and supplement explanations.
  • Helpful glossary provides definitions of technical terms.
  • Resource directories with contact information highlight organizations that can provide further information and support.