The Involvement of Disabled People in Regenerative Agriculture: Analysis of Individual, Economic and Environmental Factors

This study was conducted to identify the main factors that influence the level of participation of People with Disabilities (PWDs) in urban regenerative agriculture by focusing on three main dimensions, namely individual factors, economic factors, and environmental factors.This study used a quantitative approach with a survey design.Researchers selected a total of 56 PWD respondents involved in urban community gardens at the Community Rehabilitation Centre (PDK) in Selangor through purposive sampling techniques.The study instrument consisted of a five-point Likert scale questionnaire.The results of the descriptive analysis showed that the levels of all three factors studied were high.This finding indicates that urban regenerative agriculture has enormous potential as an economic and social empowerment platform for the PWD community, especially in a challenging urban context in terms of cost of living and formal employment constraints.The implication is that local authorities and NGOs can design more inclusive community garden programs by considering individual, economic, and environmental factors.Furthermore, we need to strengthen the provision of PWD-friendly facilities and community-based agricultural training.Regenerative agriculture can also be utilized as an alternative therapy approach and economic support strategy, especially for people with disabilities who are marginalized from the formal job market in urban areas.