Ableism in Occupational Therapy: A Critical Qualitative Analysis of Disabled Practitioners′ Experiences in the Profession
Participants experienced disability oppression (ableism) in the profession. Structures and norms in the profession prioritized nondisabled ways of being that contributed to many of the barriers experienced. Participants' approaches and recommendations can help disrupt systems of ableism in occupational therapy.
Authors
- Jenna Heffron (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3918-3134)
- Elizabeth A. Harrison (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5625-3232)
- Kimberly The (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1679-0962)
Institutions
- Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur les Qualifications (FR)
- Towson University (US)
- Brandeis University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Occupational Therapy International
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1155/oti/6295789
- Primary Topic
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00