Exploring the unmet needs of adults with cerebral palsy living in urban South Africa.

Adults with CP reported experiencing many challenges in their communities. Improved access to health care services and transport, and the universal design of housing and community buildings to accommodate individuals with a disability should be made a priority.Implications for rehabilitationAdults with cerebral palsy (CP) reported that their disability had an impact on their social life, home life, and work life.Accessibility issues have been identified as a major factor affecting adults with CP in a variety of areas, including access to and use of health services, housing, transportation, and community buildings.Adults with CP reported the need for support during the transition to adulthood, especially with developing life skills that will promote living independently in the community as adults with disabilities.