Open Access Research Article

Physical Disability versus Developmental Disability

Hilda Aboagyewaa Agyekum*

Department of Social Work, Ghana

Corresponding Author

Received Date: November 13, 2018;  Published Date: November 26, 2018

Abstract

Disability has been part of society from time begun, however, the study sorted out to inquire what exactly people thought about physical disability as well as developmental disability. The study made participants think along the lines of the perspectives they had about the two disorders and brought out the differences they had about them. This study was conducted in the Abelemkpe and Dzorwulu vicinity where participants were selected based on their convenience. The study was developed from a qualitative methodology and semi structured interview guides were used. Form the study it was brought to light that people were more accepting towards persons with developmental disabilities as compared to persons with developmental disabilities. They also made comparisons on the demandingness and caregiving both needed, education and job prospects.

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