International Journal of Rehabilitation & Disability Studies
Published by Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies · Quarterly
The International Journal of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (IJRDS) is an international, peer-reviewed, and interdisciplinary journal that advances scientific inquiry and evidence-based discourse on rehabilitation, disability... Read aims & scope →
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Community-Based Rehabilitation in Developing Regions: Access, Effectiveness, and a Capability-Centred Agenda for Inclusive Practice
Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) remains the principal strategy through which low- and middle-income countries attempt to close the gap between the scale of…
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Religious Values and Family Care for Children with Disabilities: A Field Sociological Study
This study seeks to examine the relationship between religious values and family involvement in the upbringing of children with disabilities, based on field dat…
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A Case Study on the We Read” (نقرأ) Literacy Lab– Using Assistive Technology as a Transitional Tool for Inclusive Education
This case study examines the transformative impact of the “We Read” (نقرأ) Literacy Lab in promoting inclusive education through the utilization of Assistive Te…
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Meta analysis of correlation between autism and epilepsy
Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and epilepsy are prevalent neurodevelopmental conditions with early onset, lifelong impact, and high health-care burd…
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The Effect of Learning Technologies on Behavioral Development among People of Determination in UAE
This study looks into the nuanced impact of learning technologies on the behavioural development of People of Determination (people with disabilities) in the UA…
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Disability, Work, and Power in Karachi: A Conflict-Theoretic Qualitative Study of Barriers, Stigma, and Coping
People with disabilities in Karachi face persistent disadvantages in accessing decent work and stable income. This qualitative study examines how disabled peopl…
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Bridging the Assistive Technology Divide: Access, Barriers, and Pathways to Equity for Persons with Disabilities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Assistive technology, from wheelchairs and hearing aids to spectacles and communication devices, is a precondition for the participation, health, education, and…
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Screen Time and Attentional Deficits: A Correlational Study in Early Childhood Down Syndrome
Background: The ubiquity of digital media has fundamentally altered the developmental landscape of childhood. While the effects of excessive screen time on neur…
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Vocational Rehabilitation for Adults with Disabilities: A Narrative Systematic Review of Interventions, Employment Outcomes, and Their Determinants
Work is central to adult life, yet adults with disabilities remain far less likely to be employed than their non-disabled peers, and vocational rehabilitation (…
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