Wright, B. A. (1983). Physical Disability: A Psychosocial Approach (2nd ed., p. 25). Harper & Row. 

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Spread Phenomenon refers to when people without disabilities assume that a PWD also has a lower IQ (Wright, 1983)

Spread Phenomenon

Physical Disability: A psychosocial approach

Employers often hold stigmatizing attitudes regarding physical disabilities and people’s ability to perform in the workplace. PWD typically face uncertainty, lowered self-confidence, and nervousness regarding interviews due to these attitudes. This often leads to PWD not applying for jobs despite possessing the qualifications. 

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