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
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.
Comments
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.