Symbiosis by Persons with Disabilities: Perspectives from Interviews
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Keywords
Symbiosis, Independence, Interdependence
Abstract
Abstract
This study reports on an interview perspective on symbiosis by persons with disabilities. A main theme, Elements of Symbiotic Collaboration, emerged from the data, along with several subthemes. Symbioses described by participants are closely related to the concepts of independence and interdependence in the Disability Studies literature.
Keywords: Symbiosis • Independence • Interdependence
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Celia H. Schulz, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX
Celia H. Schulz, Ph.D., OTR is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX.
Gary W. Kielhofner, The University of Illinois at Chicago
Gary W. Kielhofner, DrPH, OTR/L, FAOTA, now deceased, was Professor and Wade/Meyer Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Applied Health Sciences, at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Vanessa L. Chavero, Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Weslaco, TX
Vanessa L. Chavero, MS, OTR, is a staff Occupational Therapist at Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Weslaco, TX. She is a graduate of the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, TX.
Miriam G. Guerrero, South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital and Niskers Pediatric Rehabilitation Center, Brownsville, TX
Miriam G. Guerrero, MS, OTR has been a staff occupational therapist at South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital and at Niskers Pediatric Rehabilitation Center since 2014, both located in Brownsville, TX. She is a graduate of the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, TX.
James M. John, Motion 3 Rehab, Brownsville, TX
James M. John, MS, OTR, M.Ed., is supervising OTR at Motion 3 Rehab, Brownsville, TX. He is a graduate of the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, TX.
Rubi Rojas Mego, The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX
Rubi Rojas Mego, MS, OTR is a graduate of the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, TX.
Ashley R. Sanchez, Retama Manor Nursing Center, Rio Grande City, TX.
Ashley R. Sanchez, MS, OTR is a staff occupational therapist at Retama Manor Nursing Center in Rio Grande City, TX.