Structuring Photovoice With Women With Physical Disability for Community Impact: A Methodological Innovation

Location

DeSantis Room 1048

Format Type

Plenary

Format Type

Paper

Start Date

15-1-2020 10:15 AM

End Date

15-1-2020 10:35 AM

Abstract

Women with disability face participation barriers based on long-held misconceptions around their identity that adversely affect their health, income levels, and access to education and employment. It has been noted that photographs produced through photovoice methodology can help dismantle attitudinal and environmental barriers that people with disability continue to confront but is rarely assessed for impact. In our research project, we will be merging principles of feminist theory, photovoice methodology and integrated knowledge translation to generate 1) exhibition-quality participant-created photography on identity, 2) discussion around and insight into inclusion for women with disability and 3) a public exhibition to understand any impact these photographs may have on audiences and discriminatory barriers. By aiming our arts-based research findings for a public audience, we hope to advance understanding of female identity and inclusion.

Keywords

photovoice, disability, feminist theory, photography, knowledge translation

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My presentation will be supplemented in the form of a PowerPoint presentation that includes photographs and text from my photovoice research project to enhance understanding of my work.

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Jan 15th, 10:15 AM Jan 15th, 10:35 AM

Structuring Photovoice With Women With Physical Disability for Community Impact: A Methodological Innovation

DeSantis Room 1048

Women with disability face participation barriers based on long-held misconceptions around their identity that adversely affect their health, income levels, and access to education and employment. It has been noted that photographs produced through photovoice methodology can help dismantle attitudinal and environmental barriers that people with disability continue to confront but is rarely assessed for impact. In our research project, we will be merging principles of feminist theory, photovoice methodology and integrated knowledge translation to generate 1) exhibition-quality participant-created photography on identity, 2) discussion around and insight into inclusion for women with disability and 3) a public exhibition to understand any impact these photographs may have on audiences and discriminatory barriers. By aiming our arts-based research findings for a public audience, we hope to advance understanding of female identity and inclusion.