A Search for the Connection to Field Practice in the Theoretical Education of the Training Course for Personal Assistants for People with Disabilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 205-220
Author(s):  
Sunah Park
Keyword(s):  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Training Course ◽  
Field Practice ◽  
Personal Assistants

Are local offices of emergency management prepared for people with disabilities? Results from the FEMA Region 9 Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-20
Author(s):  
Robyn R. Gershon, MHS, DrPH ◽  
Michelle A. Muska, EMT, MPH ◽  
Qi Zhi, MPH ◽  
Lewis E. Kraus, MPH, MCP
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Department Of Justice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sign Language Interpreters ◽  
Personal Assistants ◽  
Management Recommendations

Objective: To assess disaster planning of local Offices of Emergency Management (OEM) with respect to people with disabilities (PWD).Design: A cross-sectional study of local OEM from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 9 (N = 61) was conducted using an internet-based survey. The primary outcome was the adoption of emergency management recommendations by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FEMA in applying Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Results: OEM implementation of ADA requirements was generally suboptimal. While 63 percent reported that plans addressed the needs of PWD, only 41 percent reported detailed operating procedures for PWD. Training of staff to ensure that they were knowledgeable on the ADA requirements for inclusivity was rarely conducted. While accessible shelters and transportation were often identified, accessible communication strategies, including emergency notifications, were often lacking; only 28 percent of OEMs reported availability of sign language interpreters at shelters. Shelters often allowed service animal access (62 percent), but fewer allowed access to personal assistants (39 percent). Engagement of the disability community, from plan development to community drills, was uncommon. While more than half (59 percent) of OEM felt clear about their responsibilities in providing equal access to PWD, only 23 percent reported having qualified staff and other resources necessary in order to meet those responsibilities. Participants cited the need for more training on the ADA requirements in order to better meet the needs of PWD. Conclusion: Strategies for improvement to assure inclusiveness of PWD in all phases of emergency management are needed.

Ethical Values in Personal Assistance: Narratives of People with Disabilities

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 759-774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbro Wadensten ◽  
Gerd Ahlström
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Personal Assistance ◽  
Ethical Knowledge ◽  
Personal Assistants ◽  
Latent Content

The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of persons with severe functional disabilities who receive personal assistance in their homes, the focus being on their daily life in relation to the ethical principles represented in the Swedish Disability Act: autonomy, integrity, influence and participation. Qualitative interviews were performed with 26 persons and thereafter subjected to qualitative latent content analysis. The experiences of personal assistance were very much in accordance with the said principles, the most important factor being that one is met with understanding. The participants described situations in which their integrity was violated in that they were not treated as competent adults. This indicates the importance of future efforts in nursing to support personal assistants with ethical knowledge and supervision so that they can empower people with disabilities and thereby enable them to maintain their self-esteem and dignity.

scholarly journals Personal Assistance Services (PAS) for Workers with Disabilities: Views and Experiences of Rehabilitation Service Providers

2007 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sita Misra ◽  
Louis E. Orslene ◽  
Richard T. Walls
Keyword(s):  
Daily Living ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Personal Assistance ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Personal Assistance Services ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship ◽  
Personal Assistants

Personal Assistance Services (PAS) are defined as person-to-person services to assist people with disabilities with tasks they would perform if they did not have a disability. Traditionally, these services have focused on health care and activities of daily living. There has been minimal use of PAS in promoting employment and economic independence of people with disabilities. Research was conducted to determine the experiences and perceptions of rehabilitation service providers on the provision of PAS in the workplace. The study focused on (a) the definitional problems surrounding workplace PAS, (b) accessibility to PAS at the workplace, and (c) availability of resources (money and trained personal assistants). Views and experiences of rehabilitation service providers obtained through focus groups and a mail survey are presented. The rehabilitation service providers indicated that the success of providing PAS depended on establishing a strong, positive relationship with employers. Barriers to providing work-related PAS included lack of qualified assistants, transportation, and employers' lack of understanding of PAS.

Speech-Language Pathology in the Peace Corps: Necessity and Sustainability

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Melissa A. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Peace Corps ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
The United States ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Language Pathology

In countries other than the United States, the study and practice of speech-language pathology is little known or nonexistent. Recognition of professionals in the field is minimal. Speech-language pathologists in countries where speech-language pathology is a widely recognized and respected profession often seek to share their expertise in places where little support is available for individuals with communication disorders. The Peace Corps offers a unique, long-term volunteer opportunity to people with a variety of backgrounds, including speech-language pathologists. Though Peace Corps programs do not specifically focus on speech-language pathology, many are easily adapted to the profession because they support populations of people with disabilities. This article describes how the needs of local children with communication disorders are readily addressed by a Special Education Peace Corps volunteer.

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