This study has the general objective of investigating the current situation of keys barriers that affect the PWDs through their live experiences and challenges. The specifics objectives are: to investigate the current situation of contextual factors that affect PWDs based on day to day activities (their life experiences), residence housing conditions, the causes and types of their disabilities; to describe the socioeconomic characteristic of PWDs by their types of activity and income earned, ages, sex and marital status; to assess the level of Individualization of disability process against disabling environment in Muhoza Sector as well as the relationship between them and to identify the stakeholder, the programs or projects being involved in individualization process for enabling environment to PWDs. During our research, a cross sectional survey by questionnaire and the method of field observation, reports exploitation were used. The study took into consideration of 112 respondents of whom 109 were population with disability and 3 were local leaders in charge with disability (one at District level and two at Cell level of Mpenge and Ruhengeri) who live in Muhoza Sector in Musanze District.
The results of the study indicated that all 112 respondents equal to 100% of the respondents agreed that they have difficult of disability; they face with the various barriers as cited along this study. All concerned respondents said that the appreciation level of individualization of disability against disabling environment takes positive way even if it is at low level. The study concludes that there is a significant role of individualization of disability on enabling adequate environment for PWDs in Rwanda, using Muhoza administrative sector of Musanze District as a case study. Accordingly, all objectives of this study were achieved and all hypotheses were verified and confirmed. At the end of this study, there are different suggestions to the concerned people like Musanze District staff which should prepare the individualized solution toward disabling environment especially Muhoza sector and population with disability should be aware for their rights to better campaign and advocate themselves.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1. Introduction
1.3. Problem statement
1.4. Research objectives
1.4.1. General objective
1.4.2. Specific objectives
1.5. Research questions
1.6. Research hypotheses
1.7. Rational of the study
CHAPTER TWO: LITTERATURE REVIEW
2.1.3 Individualization of Disability
2.1.4 Disabling
2.1.5 Environment
2.1.6 Disabling environment
2.2 Theoretical framework of individualization of disability
2.2.1. Individualization of disability and disabling environment all over the word
2.2.2. The disability situation in Rwanda society
2.2.3. Individualization of disability in Rwanda
2.3. Disabling environment in Musanze
2.4. Stakeholder’s analysis for disability issues
2.5. Problem tree of disabling environment in Muhoza
2.6. Role of individualization of disability
2.7. The disability individualists
2.8. Disabling environment measurement
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0. Introduction
3.1. Research Methodology
3.2. Research Design
3.3. Description of Study Area
3.5. Sampling method
3.5. Sample size determination
3.7. Data collection instruments
3.7.1. Questionnaire
3.8. Data Processing
3.8.1. Editing
3.8.2. Coding
3.8.3. Tabulation
3.9. Data analysis technique
CHPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.0. Introduction
4.1. General Profile of the Respondents
4.2. Data Presentation and analysis
4.2.6. Disabling environment in Muhoza
4.2.7. Type of activity and income earned
4.2.8. Health insurance
4.2.8. Public services
4.2.9. Entrepreneurship
4.2.10. Effect of individualization of disability to disabling environment
4.2.11. Association between individualization of disability and disabling environment
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS
5.0. Introduction
5.1. Summary of the findings
5.2. Conclusion
5.3. Suggestions
Research Objectives and Themes
This study aims to investigate the individualization of disability and its relationship with the disabling environment in the Muhoza sector of the Musanze District. The research explores the life experiences, socioeconomic conditions, and challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) to provide evidence-based solutions for policy planners.
- Contextual factors and daily life experiences of PWDs.
- Socioeconomic status, including income sources and activities of PWDs.
- The relationship between the individualization of disability and the disabling environment.
- Stakeholders, policies, and programs supporting the integration of PWDs in Rwanda.
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2.2.1. Individualization of disability and disabling environment all over the word
Case 1: Individualization of disability
In the Lubaga Division, the Kampala School for the Physically Handicapped is home to 100 individualized youths who suffer from both mental and physical disabilities. The school maintains a productive garden that contributes to feeding the student body. The pupils range in age from 6 to 24 years and are divided into eight individualized groups. All of the groups participate in some way in the growing of crops and the maintenance of the gardens because physical and mental people with disability have a “very, very low chance” of finding employment in the formal sector and these disabilities severely limit their opportunities to achieve stable and secure adulthoods said by Florence Tweyambe (2007) (Martin B., Joanna W., René V., 2007), a teacher at Lubaga Division School. Along this school, the youngest learn about agriculture through observation. Older students maintain class plots, and during the wet season they grow cabbages, carrots, kale, maize, amaranths, and the popular orange-flesh sweet potatoes. The harvested crops go directly into the school nutrition program, as students reside there permanently. Florence also explained that urban agriculture is individualized solution for Students with disability since it might be an integral part of the school curriculum because it will enable the students with disability to support and feed themselves in the future and they may eventually be able to sell the surplus, and they therefore practice selling techniques with the teachers. They will also have a greater chance of staying healthy and less likelihood of relying on begging or worse for survival.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION: Provides the foundational background of the study, defining the research problem, objectives, and the scope of the investigation within the Rwandan context.
CHAPTER TWO: LITTERATURE REVIEW: Analyzes key concepts, historical perspectives of disability in Rwanda, and the theoretical framework of individualization and disabling environments.
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Details the cross-sectional survey design, sampling methods, and data collection tools used to gather information in the Muhoza sector.
CHPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION: Presents the findings from field data, analyzing demographics, socioeconomic conditions, and the statistical association between individualization and environmental barriers.
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS: Summarizes research findings, concludes on the significant role of individualization for PWDs, and offers policy recommendations for district authorities.
Keywords
Individualization of Disability, Disabling Environment, Rwanda, Musanze District, Muhoza Sector, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Socioeconomic Characteristics, Advocacy, Inclusion, Social Model, Policy Planning, Infrastructure, Employment, Education, Healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on investigating the individualization of disability and identifying the barriers created by the current environment in the Muhoza sector of Rwanda, aiming to improve the living conditions of PWDs.
What are the central thematic areas covered in this work?
The study covers the social model of disability, the impact of physical and environmental barriers, socioeconomic characteristics of PWDs, and the role of stakeholder interventions in the Muhoza sector.
What is the primary objective of this study?
The primary goal is to evaluate the relationship between individualization of disability and the disabling environment to provide actionable solutions for planners and stakeholders to foster independent living for PWDs.
Which scientific methodology was utilized?
The researcher employed a cross-sectional survey design, combining qualitative and quantitative methods, including personal interviews and statistical analysis using SPSS and Excel.
What topics are discussed in the main body of the research?
The main body examines the historical and current situation of disability in Rwanda, analyzes field-collected data regarding income, education, and health access, and statistically tests the impact of individualization on environment barriers.
How are the key terms in this work characterized?
The work is characterized by terms such as individualization, disabling environment, PWDs, and socio-economic integration, reflecting a focus on rights-based and inclusive approaches.
What specific finding did the study reveal regarding marital status?
The study found that a majority of PWDs in the sample were single, highlighting a societal struggle with family formation and social integration due to negative attitudes toward PWDs.
What role does the Muhoza sector play in the case study?
The Muhoza sector acts as a specific geographic focus to identify unique local barriers and the impact of existing interventions, serving as a representative case for broader disability studies in Rwanda.
What did the statistical analysis conclude about the effect of individualization?
The chi-square test showed a statistically significant positive effect of individualization processes on mitigating disabling environments and improving the awareness of PWDs regarding their rights.
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- Theogene IYAKAREMYE (Autor), 2019, Individualization of disability and disabling environment in Rwanda. A case study in Musanze District, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/490779
