Research Article: Disability Identity of Leaders in the Self-Advocacy Movement

Joe Caldwell (2011) Disability Identity of Leaders in the Self-Advocacy Movement. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: October 2011, Vol. 49, No. 5, pp. 315-326.

ABSTRACT:

Life stories and perspectives of leaders in the self-advocacy movement were explored to enhance knowledge about disability identity formation. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 13 leaders in the self-advocacy movement. Five major themes emerged: (a) resistance—claiming personhood and voice; (b) connection with disability community; (c) reclaiming disability and personal transformation; (d) interconnection with broader disability rights movement; and (e) bond with social justice and interdependency.

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