Research Article | Open Access
Pilot Research on Enhancing the Quality of Life And Increasing the Capability to Engage in Sustainable Agriculture for Disabled People in the Case Study: Mueang Mae Jo Municipality, San Sai District, Chiang Mai Province
Jirachai Yomkerd
Pages: 1988-1998
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to study the context and explore the quality of life of people with
disabilities in order to improve the quality of life and increase the capacity for sustainable agricultural
occupation of the disabled, to analyze problems and ways to improve the quality of life and increase the capacity
for sustainable agricultural occupation of people with disabilities and to create a model for improving the quality
of life and increasing the capacity for sustainable agricultural occupation of the disabled in Mae Jo Municipality,
San Sai District, Chiang Mai Province. Research findings were identified to create a model to improve the
quality of life and increase the capacity for sustainable agricultural occupation of the disabled. There were 3
branches of training and career development in agriculture: hydroponic vegetable cultivation, Bhutan fairy
mushroom cultivation and cricket cultivation. The development process was divided into three stages: 1) The
pre-training phase was a data survey of persons with disabilities to study the information of persons with
disabilities in terms of quality of life and self-esteem. 2) Training session consisted of course preparation,
training arrangements, assessment and monitoring of trainees. 3) The post-training phase was a period of study
of problems, obstacles, and guidelines for improving the quality of life and increasing the capacity for
agricultural occupation of the disabled after the training. Training outcomes were divided into four key
approaches: 4.1) Knowledge building was the first factor in the transfer of important things including learning,
coaching and motivation. This created a body of knowledge that consists of knowledge, skills and attitudes. The
relationship between knowledge, attitudes and skills affected the development of disabled people who attend
training, help them adapt to change or controlling changes in areas related to career building. 4.2) Empowerment
was an incentive for practitioners to have self-confidence in the sense that they are capable of achieving results.
It also developed a person's sense of belief in motivation to give practitioners confidence that they were capable
of getting the job done. 4.3) It was supported by organizations, networks, agencies and organizations
participating in participatory action research activities. 4.4) There was a promotion as a guideline to help the
disabled after training and entering into a career with an emphasis on marketing promotion such as setting
prices, creating marketing channels and developing products.
Keywords
The Quality of Life, Disabled, Increasing the Capability