Disability Series: Physical Disability and Rehabilitation Sourcebook

Editor: Williams, Angela L.
Publication Year: 2020
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.

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ISBN: 978-1-78785-719-3
Category: Health & Medicine - Rehabilitation & Therapy
Image Count: 4
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents

Provides an overview of the types of disability that limit an individual's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity, and stamina, either as a structural or functional impairment. The characteristics of specific physical disability are outlined and examples of the ways in which physical disability affects individuals are explained, along with information on how to find government and local disability programs and resources.

This book is found in the following Credo Collections:

Preface
Part 1: Understanding Disabilities
Chapter 1—What Is a Disability?
Chapter 2—Disability and Illness
Chapter 3—Disability Types
Chapter 4—Impact of Disability on Society
Chapter 5—Disability Inclusion
Chapter 6—Disability and Health Overview
Part 2: Conditions Leading to Physical Disabilities
Chapter 7—Physical Disability: An Overview
Chapter 8—Cerebral Palsy
Chapter 9—Amputations
Chapter 10—Brain and Spinal Tumors
Chapter 11—Cystic Fibrosis
Chapter 12—Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 13—Muscular Dystrophy
Chapter 14—Parkinson Disease
Chapter 15—Peripheral Neuropathy
Chapter 16—Polio
Chapter 17—Spina Bifida
Chapter 18—Spinal Cord Injury
Chapter 19—Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Chapter 20—Tourette Syndrome
Chapter 21—Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 22—Upper and Lower Limb Reduction Defects
Part 3: Living with Physical Disability
Chapter 23—Disability and Health-Related Conditions
Chapter 24—Disability and Healthy Living
Chapter 25—Physical Disability and Sexuality
Chapter 26—Cigarette Smoking among Adults with Disabilities
Chapter 27—Frequently Asked Questions
Part 4: Rehabilitation and Support Services for People with Disabilities
Chapter 28—Physical Disability Rehabilitation
Chapter 29—Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology
Chapter 30—Disability Compensation
Chapter 31—Benefits for Children with Disabilities
Chapter 32—Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
Chapter 33—Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities
Chapter 34—Housing Support for People with Disabilities
Chapter 35—Transportation for People with Disabilities
Chapter 36—Finding Meaningful Employment
Chapter 37—Disability and Health Information for Women with Disabilities
Chapter 38—Disability and Health Information for People with Disabilities
Chapter 39—Disability and Health Information for Family Caregivers
Part 5: Additional Resources
Chapter 40—Organizations That Provide Help for People with Disabilities