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Young Wheelchair Users’ Play and Recreation

Pyer, M. Young Wheelchair Users’ Play and Recreation. In: Evans, B., Horton, J. and Skelton, T. (eds.) Play, Recreation, Health and Well Being :. Springer. pp. 293-313.

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Abstract:
Despite a rapid increase in research into children and young people’s lives, the experiences of disabled children – and in particular disabled young people – still remain largely overlooked. This chapter offers some reflections on the leisure experiences of young wheelchair users (13–17 years) in their homes and across a range of public spaces. The data that are presented were collected during a multi-method UK-based project which was designed to capture their use of different spaces away from the school environment. The teenagers and their parents discussed the physical and social barriers inherent in these places which impeded on their access to leisure. Their contributions signal the importance of situating the leisure experiences of young people in the context of families. The complex relationships and negotiations between parents and teenagers in accessing leisure are explored, signaling the ways that they work together, or at times in opposition, to open up or close down leisure opportunities.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Young people, Leisure, Wheelchair, Disability, Home space, Commercial spaces, Outdoor
Creators:
Pyer, M.
Editors:
Evans, B., Horton, J. and Skelton, T.
Publisher:
Springer
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
?? HSRES ??
Research Centres > Centre for Health Sciences and Services
Page Range:
pp. 293-313
Title of Book:
Play, Recreation, Health and Well Being :
Number of Pages:
21
Language:
English
ISBN:
978-981-4585-50-7
DOI:
10.1007/978-981-4585-51-4_10
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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