Table A1.

Attitudes to Disability Scale (ADS) developed by WHOQOL Group [18].

Area	Item
Inclusion	1. People with a disability find it harder than others to make new friends 2. People with a disability have problems getting involved in society 3. People with a disability are a burden on society 4. People with a disability are a burden on their family
Discrimination	5. People often make fun of disabilities 6. People with a disability are easier to take advantage of (exploit or treat badly) compared with other people 7. People tend to become impatient with those with a disability 8. People tend to treat those with a disability as if they have no feelings
Gains	9. Having a disability can make someone a stronger person 10. Having a disability can make someone a wiser person 11. Some people achieve more because of their disability (e.g., they are more successful) 12. People with a disability are more determined than others to reach their goals
Prospects	13. Sex should not be discussed with people with disabilities 14. People should not expect too much from those with a disability 15. People with a disability should not be optimistic (hopeful) about their future 16. People with a disability have less to look forward to than others