Discovering Women with Disabilities

Abstract

The unique characteristics, strengths, and challenges facing women with disabilities are discussed. A feminist perspective is used to identify and understand the implications for developing policy, and providing services for and practicing with women with disabilities. Rather than utilize a traditional paradigm that places the “problem” within the individual woman with a disability, disability is explored within a social context.

Key Words:

• Women
• disabilities
• feminism
• oppression
• diversity