Abstract

SERRANO RUIZ, Claudia Patricia et al. Contextual barriers to participation of people with physical disability. Rev. Univ. Ind. Santander. Salud [online]. 2013, vol.45, n.1, pp.41-51. ISSN 0121-0807.

Disability is a worrying public health problem due to its increasing prevalence. Recently, the concept of disability has changed, with the strengthened of national and international public policy that promote the inclusion and participation of persons with disability. However, persons with physical disabilities continue to experience barriers that restrict their participation and inclusion into society. The main limiting factors for social inclusion are related to physical environment, policies, personals factors and social barriers that restrict the physical activity, recreation, occupational activity and accessibility to education and health services. Salud UIS 2013; 45 (1): 41-51

Keywords : disability; health services accessibility; physical activity; recreation; education.

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