Journal article
“Ready to take on the world”: Experiences and understandings of independence after attending residential immersive life skills programs for youth with physical disabilities
Abstract
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Life skills programs aim to equip youth with physical disabilities with the foundational skills required for adulthood. This study explored the perceived impact of residential immersive life skills (RILS) programs on the lives of participants.
METHODS: Qualitative interviews were conducted with alumni of three RILS programs. Data were thematically analyzed using a phenomenological approach.
Authors
McPherson AC; Rudzik A; Kingsnorth S; King G; Gorter JW; Morrison A
Journal
Developmental Neurorehabilitation, Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 73–82
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
February 17, 2018
DOI
10.3109/17518423.2016.1141254
ISSN
1751-8423