Article Title

Maneuverability Experiences Faced by Individuals Who Use Wheelchairs in Rural Settings: A Qualitative Analysis

Authors

Kaycee Lynn Bills, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Abstract

People who have never been in a wheelchair do not understand how difficult simple tasks such as going to work, school, or completely daily living tasks can be. Many studies have discussed the experiences of those who use wheelchairs for mobility. This study qualitatively examines the daily experiences those who use wheelchairs face, despite the advances in policies to accommodate for people who have disabilities. The purpose of this study was to address this social problem by interviewing those who use wheelchairs in order to identify the day-to-day challenges that these individuals face. The sample derived from young adults living in a rural community in the Midwest. Using qualitative methods, this study demonstrates how the minimum disability accessibility laws do not always accommodate for all of the unique needs of those who use wheelchairs.

Recommended Citation

Bills, Kaycee Lynn (2017) "Maneuverability Experiences Faced by Individuals Who Use Wheelchairs in Rural Settings: A Qualitative Analysis," Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal: Vol. 9: No. 1, Article 10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61611/2165-4611.1146
Available at: https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/crsw/vol9/iss1/10