Understanding Travel for Families with a Physically Disabled Child through the Occupational Therapy Lens

Authors

Dinah Adams, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Karen Park, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Susan MacDermott, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

Travel is a complex occupation that involves interactions between body function, activity participation, and the environment. For families traveling with a physically disabled child this occupation becomes even more complex. The available literature on the lived experiences of these families is significantly limited. This project aims to determine participants’ experiences of commercial airline travel with a child who has a physical disability. Through the participants experiences, barriers and needs of this population can be identified. Through identification of barriers, the needs of this population are highlighted as well as ways they can be supported and advocated for.

Publication Date

4-14-2022

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Travel, Children with Disabilities, Occupational Therapy, Airplanes

Medical Subject Headings

Travel, Air Travel, Airplanes, Disabled Children, Occupational Therapy

Disciplines

Aviation Safety and Security | Occupational Therapy | Patient Safety | Social Justice

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 14th, 2022.

Recommended Citation

Adams, D., Park, K., & MacDermott, S. (2022, April 14). Understanding Travel for Families with a Physically Disabled Child through the Occupational Therapy Lens. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstones-spring2022/17