Date of Publication

3-24-2003

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education Major in Special Education

Subject Categories

Special Education and Teaching

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Educational Leadership and Management

Thesis Adviser

Myrna R. Gigantone

Defense Panel Chair

Marikita T. Evangelista

Defense Panel Member

Flordelina D. Ospick
Perlita M. Jamoralin

Abstract/Summary

This study determines the perceived adequacy of the social welfare services provided for individuals with physical impairment in four selected institutions. Specifically, it assesses the perceived adequacy of the services provided in education, employment, rehabilitation, recreation (auxiliary social services), in auxiliary social services (psychological), physical access to public areas, and community living alternatives, suggestions for improvements are asked of the participants of the study.

The descriptive method of research was employed utilizing a validated researcher-devised questionnaire. Respondents were 76 physically impaired persons from selected institutions.

The results of the study revealed that only the social welfare services relative to education were perceived as adequate by the respondent beneficiaries. The social welfare services namely: employment services, rehabilitation, auxiliary social activities (recreational), psychological activities, physical access to public areas and community living alternatives were perceived by the respondents as inadequate. Furthermore, suggestions for improvement were indicated with reference to the services indicated as inadequate.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

TG03466

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

xiii, 124 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Public welfare; Social service; People with disabilities--Services for; Institutional care

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