Abstract
In this chapter I will:
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Outline extant literature on barriers for physically disabled tourists while referencing conflicting models of disability and the experience of impairment as opposed to disability.
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Examine the physical condition of cervical spinal cord injury (C-SCI) and the most common medical complications associated with it.
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Illuminate the lived experiences and perceptions of individuals with C-SCI in relation to their physical impairment that might negatively impact participation.
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Highlight possible policy implications that could facilitate and/or enhance participation for individuals with C-SCI and other similarly disabled groups.
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Luther, A. (2013). Tourists with Severe Disability. In: Botterill, D., Pennings, G., Mainil, T. (eds) Medical Tourism and Transnational Health Care. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137338495_5
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