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ERIC Number: EJ1256873
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1935-3308
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We Are Not Different; We Just Sit: A Case Study of the Lived Experiences of Five College Students in Wheelchairs
Aamlid, Cindy; Brownfield, Kristi
Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, v13 n3 p155-168 Spr 2019
In the present qualitative case study, we used the participatory action research method of photovoice in order to explore the lived experiences of college students in wheelchairs at a mid-sized, Midwestern university campus. Five undergraduate students with mobility impairments participated in the present study. Participants were asked to photographically record their daily life on campus by taking pictures which they felt represented their experience. We then asked participants to reflect on these experiences with us through individual interviews. Results revealed that participants spent much time and effort dealing with the intersection of accessibility and independence on campus. The photos and narratives suggested an important connectivity between academics and social relationships. Further, these participants shared deep social connections with friends as well as mentors, were highly concerned about their academic pursuits, and felt a particular desire to share their individuality as a student and person.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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