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Perceived barriers and facilitators to implementation of inclusive policy, systems, and environmental changes. Disabilities. Volume 4, Pgs. 27-40.

NARIC Accession Number: J93946. What's this?
ISSN:2673-7272.
Author(s): Herman, Cassandra, Vanderbom, Kerri, Edwards, Karma, Eisenberg, Yochai.
Project Number: 90ARCP0004.
Publication Year: 2024.
Number of Pages: 14.
Abstract: Study examined barriers and facilitators experienced by community coaches while planning and implementing inclusive policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes for people with disabilities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 coaches as part of the Reaching People with Disabilities through Healthy Communities project. Interviews were coded using directed content analysis guided by the Theoretical Domains Framework and were categorized into barriers and facilitators within the COM-B framework (which identifies Capability, Opportunity, and Motivations as components that can impact Behavior). The opportunities domain, consisting of social influences and environmental context and resources, most impacted disability-inclusive PSE implementation. Within this domain, facilitators included community support, strong partnerships, technical assistance from experts, and alignment with ongoing initiatives. Barriers included the community’s lack of knowledge about disability, fear regarding resources needed for inclusive changes, and lack of resources (time, staff, and funding). Supports addressing the opportunities domain should be considered to facilitate the implementation of disability-inclusive PSEs to build healthy, accessible communities for all.
Descriptor Terms: BARRIERS, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, DISABILITIES, HEALTH PROMOTION, INCLUSION, POLICY.


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Citation: Herman, Cassandra, Vanderbom, Kerri, Edwards, Karma, Eisenberg, Yochai. (2024.) Perceived barriers and facilitators to implementation of inclusive policy, systems, and environmental changes. Disabilities, 4, Pgs. 27-40. Retrieved 5/10/2026, from REHABDATA database.


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