The Experience of a Self-selected Approach to Physical Activity among Adults with an Intellectual Disability: A Phenomenological Study

Sheila O'Sullivan

Institute of Technology Tralee

Sheila O’Sullivan, BSWMasters by Research StudentDromtacker CampusInstitute of TechnologyTralee E-mail: sheila.osullivan@reserach.ittralee.ieSheila is a trained social worker with experience in community development and child protection. Prior to completing her Bachelor of Social Work at UCC (2010-2014), Sheila was awarded a Diploma in Disability studies from UCC in 2009. Sheila worked in the National Learning Network (NLN) in Bantry, Co. Cork as an instructor working with people with learning disabilities for a number of years. Her earlier career spanning twenty-five years was spent with Eircom in Dublin and the Financial Ombudsman Service London. Most recently Sheila presented her research at the European Congress of Adapted Physical Activity (EUCAPA) in Olomouc, CZ in June. She will submit journal articles when her research ends in December 2016. A particular interest of hers is how the lives of people with ID can be improved through their meaningful inclusion in research

Abstract

International demographic trends highlight a growing aging population and improved management of acute illness resulting in increased levels of chronic illnesses worldwide. This trend is mirrored in the context of adults with... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Sheila O'Sullivan (Institute of Technology Tralee)

Topic Area

Topics: Intellectual Disability

Session

ID1 » Intellectual Disability 1 (10:30 - Thursday, 10th November, Lecture Theatre 2.57)

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