Implementing a Small Group for Young Adults with Disabilities
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With the social isolation tied to the coronavirus pandemic confounding with the lack of inclusion already noted, individuals with disabilities are struggling more than ever to find a sense of community (Courtenay & Perera, 2020). According to Wuthnow (1994), one source of community that individuals turn to are religious small groups in order to participate in spiritual practices along with others. Several researchers have found that those with disabilities participate less in social and spiritual activities than their typically developing peers (Arakelyan, Maciver, Rush, O'Hare, & Forsyth, 2019; Hall, 2017; Whitehead, 2018). For this doctoral capstone project, I identified the needs of young adults with disabilities in a local church. Lack of inclusion, access to spiritual resources, and social opportunities were the major barriers for this population. A small group was implemented and data was collected from five individuals regarding socialization and spiritual practices. Through the project, I found that implementing a small group for adults with disabilities increased the members’ perception of their social opportunities as well as spiritual practices.
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OTD
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Doctorate
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Occupational Therapy
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University of Indianapolis
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Katie Polo
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School of Occupational Therapy
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