Abstract New face mask requirements to slow the spread of COVID-19 have complex ramifications on stigma for people who have facial paralysis or facial difference. The author, a psychology researcher who has facial paralysis, links her research and insight into adapting to and destigmatizing facial paralysis to the COVID-19 pandemic. Masks render this visible disability nearly invisible, potentially

Abstract Social inclusion policies often assume that community integration is beneficial for all people with disabilities. Little is known about what actually happens in encounters between people with and without severe intellectual disabilities in the public space. Based on social-constructionist and responsive-phenomenological insights, we performed participant observation, semi-structured interviews

Abstract Governments are obligated to safeguard social inclusion for disabled people through user-led personal assistance (PA) under Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). This scoping review was carried out to map and explore current knowledge on how governments internationally have managed PA schemes in response to the UNCRPD. The review examined

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant and long-term social implication for economics, education, and employment. This paper aims to analyse the current situation in Turkey from the perspective of disabled and older people. Specific precautions related to the virus were taken for this population. However the precautions were implemented in a disorganized manner and did not necessarily protect

Abstract This study calls for the meaningful inclusion of disabled children within Physical Education (PE), by exploring the experiences of a triad of key stakeholders: (a) Disabled children and their families; (b) PE teachers; and (c) Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Providers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between September 2017 and September 2019 with a total of 34 participants from across

Abstract I am a disabled person with learning difficulties. This article describes my perspective on the involvement of disabled people in campaigns, projects and initiatives. I have noticed a gradual change, where LD people are less likely to be in decision-making roles, and more likely to be engaged in subordinate roles such as consultant, research participant, and co-producer of resources. I argue

(2021). The reflective journey: A practitioner’s guide to the low arousal approach. Disability & Society. Ahead of Print.

Abstract Usher syndrome is a rare, unseen, inherited genetic disability and is a main cause of acquired deafblindness in the United Kingdom. The aim of this descriptive phenomenological study was to develop an understanding of the experiences of diagnosis and living with Usher syndrome, from the perspectives of adults living in England. The social model of disability and Erik Erikson’s identity development

Abstract Two major themes emerged from a qualitative case study on the 2017 hurricane season in Puerto Rico and its impact on people with visual impairments. The first theme was independence as it related to personal autonomy. The second theme was abandonment as expressed by people with visual impairments from informal social systems and formal institutions. Interviews were utilized in Puerto Rico

(2021). Those they called idiots: the idea of the disabled mind from 1700 to the present day. Disability & Society. Ahead of Print.

Abstract The present study sought to understand the experiences of five Special Olympics Pakistan athletes and their guardians. Together, we explored the role of the Special Olympics Pakistan in their lives and how they envision expanding the work of the organization to promote independent living among Pakistani Special Olympics athletes. The study was guided by a participatory approach using PhotoVoice

Abstract This study explores Turkish mothers of children without disabilities’ conceptions of inclusive education for students with disabilities, who have historically been faced with educational inequities. Inclusive education was conceptualized from Fraser’s three-dimensional social justice framework to unpack complex and multidimensional structural obstacles that hinder students with disabilities’

Abstract This research aimed to develop an evidence-based and community-defined model for multiple stakeholders such as community leaders, service providers, and policymakers to adaptively implement to improve the quality of life of these children and their families. To inform this model, results from three previous studies conducted by the authors were combined with the results from the current qualitative

Abstract This paper presents a study which aims to know what faculty members who develop inclusive pedagogy do to foster the inclusion of students with disability. Using a qualitative methodology, individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 faculty members, who were recommended by their students with disabilities. The data were analyzed inductively through a categories and codes system

Abstract Reducing stigma is key to improving the wellbeing of people with albinism in Tanzania. This study aimed to obtain more insight into the effects of two radio interventions with regard to albinism-related stigma: a radio drama and a radio interview. Assessment of the radio interventions was based on two attitude measurement instruments (The Albinism Explanatory Model Interview Catalogue Community

Abstract Globally there is a focus on ensuring a more diverse teaching workforce ensuring representation across gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity. However, little attention is paid to ensuring the inclusion of disabled teachers. This paper examines the work lives of ten disabled teachers in schools across England. Their experiences suggest that whilst there is a strong discourse on inclusive

Abstract The Syrian civil war, which initiated in 2011, has been one of the most devastating conflicts of recent decades. Based on the World Health Organization and Handicap International 2017 report, about 3 million people are injured and living with disabilities in Syria, which about half of them have permanent disabilities including 86,000 amputees. More importantly, approximately 30,000 people

Abstract The question raised in the article is how user participation and similar terms have been construed in policy for disabled people since the terms were introduced. The empirical base is Norwegian policy documents dealing specifically with policies relating to disabled people from the mid-1960s to the present. The study is based on a critical discourse analytical approach. The dominant discourses

Abstract Parents with intellectual disabilities face a disproportionately high risk of having their children removed from their care. Independent advocates can play an important role in supporting parents with intellectual disabilities through child protection proceedings. This study explored the lived experiences of both parents with intellectual disabilities and the advocates who supported them in

Abstract Across the globe, disabled girls of color have unique school experiences and perspectives. However, they are often left out of educational research. In addition, their experiences are not included in conversations focused on transforming school systems and practices, even though they have solutions for educational equity and justice. Grounded in intersectionality and critical spatial theory

Abstract Participants read a very brief educational message describing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a developmental disability or neurodiverse identity. Participants who read the neurodiverse identity message were significantly more likely to endorse an entity/fixed mindset about autistic individuals, perceiving them as less likely to change over time. Educational message did not significantly

Abstract It is known that people with disabilities encounter barriers to participation in national elections. These barriers often lead to differences in voter turnout between people with disabilities and those without (referred to as the disability gap). This study analyzed the disability gap in national elections between 2006 and 2016 in 24 European Union countries. Further, it analyzed the association

Abstract This article aims to advance knowledge of inclusive (social) citizenship, through an empirical analysis of the access work of persons with a dementia. Drawing on the notion of cognitive accessibility and empirical data collected in Southern England using a novel methodology of go-along walking interviews with 15 people with dementia followed by a sit-down interview that included a nominated

Abstract Autism has presented a new frontier challenging how society understands disability. This article reviews the historical contexts of disability and autism along with a brief overview of the concept of ‘identity’ within the context of disability, and how autism is understood within the medical and social models of disability considering how these models may impact autistic identity building

Abstract Assessment accommodations, such as extra time or personal space during examinations, have been traditionally studied through psychological perspectives. In this study, a critical approach is used instead to reframe assessment accommodations as sociocultural practices in the context of higher education. Drawing on discursive-deconstructive reading, this study addresses student positioning in

Abstract Parents are often concerned about managing risks for their children, particularly in the context of disability. This paper reports qualitative findings from an intervention study and examines how parents of children with developmental disabilities (mainly autism) manage risks during play. Interviews (n = 17) highlighted parents’ fears about their child’s safety, which were often exacerbated

Abstract Assessment accommodations, such as extra time or personal space during examinations, have been traditionally studied through psychological perspectives. In this study, a critical approach is used instead to reframe assessment accommodations as sociocultural practices in the context of higher education. Drawing on discursive-deconstructive reading, this study addresses student positioning in

Abstract From 2016-17, academics at a leading Irish university collaborated with a group of self- advocates with intellectual disabilities to co-design, co-deliver, and co-assess an entire disability module for third-year undergraduate social work students. There are few, if any, reports of university modules of this type, involving adults with intellectual disabilities, in the existing literature

Abstract This article adopts a theoretical perspective inspired from the work of Michel Foucault to explore the experience of disabled students in Malta. In particular, it studies the discourses and educational practices of five students and their educators. The research explores the idea that students’ voices should be imperative in their Individualised Educational Plan (IEP). The article argues that

(2021). Announcement of doctoral theses. Disability & Society: Vol. 36, No. 2, pp. 340-340.

(2021). Correction notice. Disability & Society. Ahead of Print.

Abstract The aim of this study was to examine support workers’ perceptions of the benefits and risks of Internet access by adult service users with intellectual disability and their online activities and behaviours. It also aimed to explore support workers’ training needs and mediation strategies implemented to prevent and address online risks. A cross-sectional survey design was conducted including

Abstract Entrepreneurship is a feasible option for people with disabilities as it allows room for flexibility. This study investigates the factors that influence the entrepreneurial intentions of people with disabilities in Spain. The data were obtained from nine focus groups, one interview, and seven questionnaires. The analysis was performed using NVivo software. The results showed that self-realisation

Abstract This coproduced study drew on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to inform a Human Rights-based design. Using photographic images and reflective diaries, twelve participant co-researchers investigated the quality of public toilets when travelling in Scotland for people with dementia and other physical and cognitive impairments. Data were analysed using

Abstract This article examines migrant parents’ experiences with public health and social services in Finland, relying on data from interviews with 20 parents. We apply the theory of recognition as the theoretical framework for this research. Our focus is on the recognition of and services for disabled persons for two reasons. Firstly, research on disability in the migration context remains lacking

Abstract The Republic of Kazakhstan ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled People in January 2015 as part of a programme of ‘Future without Barriers’ and has sought to make the majority of its schools inclusive. This paper reports on progress towards inclusion and the challenges faced by a nation that is aspiring to develop as an independent nation whilst still utilising knowledge

Abstract This article examines the role of advocacy organizations and their use of social media within the field of disability in Sweden. How do the organizations negotiate digital media, and what are the (intentional or unintentional) consequences related to the use of social media? With focus on the representatives of advocacy organizations, we study how they reflect and act in order to balance various

Abstract To understand the impact of the COVID-19 public health response on families of children with disabilities in Central Uganda we conducted phone interviews with parents and children during the first 5 months of the outbreak (March - July 2020). Most parents and children were well informed about COVID-19 and were keen to adhere to government prevention measures. The majority said lock-down measures

(2021). Disability servitude: from peonage to poverty, by Ruthie-Marie Beckwith. Disability & Society. Ahead of Print.

Abstract This study explored access to transportation for people with disabilities based on the accounts of public transportation drivers in the Atacama region of Northern Chile. The study is based on the naturalistic paradigm and uses the theory based on the systematic design of Strauss and Corbin. The analyzed data correspond to the open and axial phases of the methodology. Seven group interviews

Abstract This article presents results from a cultural comparative research on the issue of teaching assistants’ and comparable (para-)professionals role in the international context on Inclusive Education. Due to the increasing expectations towards schools to work inclusive, in the last years assistant roles have been an important topic of educational research. On the basis of interview data collected

Abstract This article offers a critical examination of the 2006 Turkish mental healthcare reform aimed at deinstitutionalisation and introduction of a community-based approach. Combined with Turkey’s ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the rhetoric of the reform signified a step towards a rights-based approach. Despite some evidence of progress towards deinstitutionalisation

Abstract Knowledge of the often-complex psycho-social factors that influence sport participation is important to increase the number of individuals with a physical impairment participating in sport, and simultaneously enhancing social inclusion and community engagement. The present study examined the sporting experiences of ten high-performing Australian athletes with a physical impairment from grassroots

Abstract This paper is an analysis of the depiction of autism in The Boy on the Bridge, a post-apocalyptic, dystopian, horror, fiction novel to critically deconstruct the representation of autism specifically related to 15-year-old science prodigy Stephen Greaves. Using a critical content analysis approach, three relevant constructs were identified with depictions including savant/super-crip, non-human

Abstract This systematic review aims to identify the factors that facilitate or impede the engagement of Aboriginal people living with a disability with disability services through review of the current academic and industry literature. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are twice as likely to experience disability as non-Indigenous Australians, yet often have more difficulty accessing support

Abstract This paper describes five orientations informing the efforts of postsecondary educators to teach more accessibly, including commitments to accessibility as the mandated, right, pedagogically effective, nice, and/or profitable thing to do. These orientations emerged from focus groups and interviews with instructors and teaching assistants at a research-intensive Canadian university. By attending

Abstract Families of children with disabilities experience stigma by association with their child. This article examines social and internalised stigma experienced in the family by caregivers who participated in a caregiver programme in Ghana. Stigma is pervasive, and gendered, with most mothers blamed for bringing disability into the home. Emotional distress, isolation and lack of support are common

Abstract People with dementia have typically been treated as homogenous groups with little recognition of unique aspects of identities, including age and gender. The purpose of this paper is to illuminate the experiences of women living with young onset dementia which led them to take up advocacy roles as a result of their experiences. Five women from Canada who were diagnosed with young onset dementia

Abstract This article is an ethical evaluation of two familiar views in the debate on foetal diagnosis; one being the mainstream view in medical texts emphasizing early detection of foetuses with Down´s syndrome so they may be aborted, and the other coming from Down´s syndrome activists claiming that such screening is never acceptable. The core question asked is: What ethical weaknesses in modern medical

Abstract This article seeks to examine the ways in which ‘work’ is a crucial domain within a holistic approach to understanding disability and family life. The research is based on the experiences of 49 people who either self-identified as disabled or were family members of a person with an impairment. The analysis focuses on the meaningfulness of work and argues that the meaning of work needs to be

Abstract When it comes to disability, powerful ideas are articulated in and circulated through the media. Through framing analysis, this study examines how the media portray disability and people with disabilities in a sample of Flemish print news and entertainment magazines. The study aims to understand the dominant and alternative frames related to disability by scrutinising which aspects of reality

(2021). Undoing ableism - teaching about disability in K-12 classrooms. Disability & Society: Vol. 36, No. 2, pp. 337-339.

Abstract This article describes a cooperative venture by an autistic individual and a visual artist to articulate autistic dysfluency, using the medium of a short film. This employs a first-person narrative supported by collage and computer-generated imagery to depict an example of failed communication as experienced through the eyes of an autistic pupil. The combination of visuals and audio aids in

(2020). Announcement of Doctoral Theses. Disability & Society: Vol. 35, No. 10, pp. 1710-1711.

(2020). Announcement of doctoral theses. Disability & Society: Vol. 35, No. 10, pp. 1711-1711.

(2020). Developing inclusive and resilient systems: COVID-19 and assistive technology. Disability & Society. Ahead of Print.

Abstract This paper begins by giving a description of the relationship between austerity and the neoliberal policy focus on work in the UK, and how this impacts negatively on disabled people. It examines why Black disabled people’s employment experiences have been missing in the literature despite the fact that they are more affected by austerity. Black disabled people’s experiences in the job market

Abstract This study was conducted within a series aimed at building understanding of autism using insider perspectives. We applied a descriptive qualitative approach, highlighting meanings that the informants attach to events in their lives. The data were generated by scraping blogs written by autistic authors. We conducted an inductive thematic analysis using an iterative process of coding, collating

Abstract There is little data on the access of women with disabilities to gynaecological services in Central and Eastern Europe, where the shaping of public policies towards disability has been dominated by medical approaches and has not taken into account the complexity and intersectional character of the phenomenon. The aim of the article is to examine the challenges faced by women with disabilities

Abstract This study explores the topic of abuse through the involvement of persons with intellectual disability residing in Malta, in order to evaluate legislation and practices related to their rights to be free of financial abuse. This study is based on principles of emancipatory research and aims to enhance collaboration between the participants and the researcher, as well as promoting empowerment