Potential Development of Persons with Disabilities in Udon Thani Province

Wongduean  Hongkham; Boonchuay  Kitthiwichayakul; Boonpeng  Sittivongsa

doi:10.14456/jsasr.2023.37

Authors

Wongduean Hongkham Independent Researcher, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4194-224X
Boonchuay Kitthiwichayakul Rajabhat Chaiyaphum, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2778-8926
Boonpeng Sittivongsa North Eastern University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3417-2814

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/jsasr.2023.37

Keywords:

Development; , Potential; , Disabled Person

Abstract

Background and Aim: The problem of disability among the population in Thailand is a problem that exists in Thai society and society recognizes it but does not give as much attention and attention as it should. research on improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. This is to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in all dimensions, including developing the potential and ability to develop innovation and research personnel capable of generating knowledge that is essential to improving the quality of life of people. disabilities, which is an important factor. Thus, the objectives of this research were 1) to study the level of potential development for people with disabilities, 2) to study factors influencing the potential development of people with disabilities, and 3) to study approaches to develop the potential of people with disabilities. This research was conducted in Udon Thani Province.

Materials and Methods: Integrated research between quantitative research and qualitative research. The sample used in the research were people, civil servants in the Northeastern region of 400 people. The target group of interviewees is 10 government officials. The research tools were questionnaires and interview forms. The statistics used for analysis were frequency, percentage, multiple regression analysis, and qualitative analysis.

Results: (1) The level of potential development of persons with disabilities in Udon Thani Province was at a moderate level, in descending order as follows: safety, planning, and environment respectively. (2) Factors influencing the potential development of people with disabilities in Udon Thani Province include local roles, government support, and network partners. (3) Development guidelines include; providing travel accommodation facilitation and safety procedures, providing an environment for services, rights of access, legal rights, and surveillance and anti-exploitation measures to prevent discrimination against persons with disabilities.

Conclusions: The development of the capacity of people with disabilities is still at a very poor level and the causal factors affecting development require cooperation from local, central government, and network sectors. In addition, it also requires the promotion of people with disabilities to be self-reliant without being a burden on their families.

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