Physical Disability and Rehabilitation Sourcebook, Second Edition

Omnigraphics' Disability Series is tailored for general readers seeking guidance on understanding, navigating, and managing disabilities while exploring related issues. Each volume offers a valuable, time-saving source of authoritative health information, relied upon by librarians, to equip consumers with the knowledge needed to take control of their well-being. Whether addressing their own health challenges or those of a family member or loved one, readers will find this series to be a valuable resource. Physical disability is an impairment or long-term loss in a person's bodily functions that affects stamina, mobility, or dexterity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that up to one in four (27%) adults in the United States have some type of disability. Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities recover from and minimize the impact of disability-associated symptoms through training. It provides the tools necessary to attain or maintain independence and self-determination. Physical Disability and Rehabilitation Sourcebook, Second Edition provides comprehensive information about disabilities, their types, and their effects on society. It discusses health conditions and risks related to disabilities, rehabilitation, wheelchairs, mobility aids, power-driven mobility devices, and assistive technology for people with physical disabilities. Benefits' for people with disabilities are also addressed, along with information about support services such as employment, transportation services, and reasonable accommodations available for people with disabilities. The book also covers mental health among adults with disabilities, wellness barriers, and essential tips for family caregivers. The book concludes with a directory of government organizations supporting people with disabilities.