Shouaib, Magdi, Ibrahim Kamel Al-Shawabkeh, Eman Ahmed Alabdouli, and Ahmed Eldakak. 2026. “The Evolution of Legislative Policy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Egypt.” Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research 28(1): 172–186. DOI: doi.org/10.16993/sjd...
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New article by Magdi Shouaib, Ibrahim Kamel Al-Shawabkeh, Eman Ahmed Alabdouli and Ahmed Eldakak on legislative policy evolution in Egypt ⚖️
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Hedlund, Marianne, and Turid Midjo. 2026. “Parenting in Context – Cognitive Difficulties and the Realities of Family Life.” Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research 28(1): 147–159. DOI: doi.org/10.16993/sjd...
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New article by Marianne Hedlund and Turid Midjo exploring the lived experiences of parents with children with cognitive disabilities 👨👨👧👦
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Holm, Marja Eliisa, Olli Kiviruusu, Suvi Parikka and Päivi Sainio. 2025. “Psychological Distress Among Finnish Higher Education Students with Disabilities During COVID-19: Financial Situation, Study Workload, and Loneliness as Mediators.” SJDR 27(1): 134–146. DOI: doi.org/10.16993/sjd...
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New article by researchers at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare examines factors contributing to the mental health of students with disabilities in higher education during the Covid-19 pandemic 🇫🇮
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Goodley, Dan, Kirsty Liddiard and Rebecca Lawthom. 2025. “The Depathologising University.” Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research 27(1): 120–133. DOI: doi.org/10.16993/sjd...
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New article by @dangoodley.bsky.social, @kirstyliddiard1.bsky.social and Rebecca Lawthom examines the ways in which the process of depathologising the university as an institution is already taking place 🏛️
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Zamir, Alon & Rabab Awad 2025. “‘Caring for Him Makes Me More Sensitive, like a Kind of Prayer’: Intimate Physical Care for Aging Family Members with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Religious Muslim and Ultra Orthodox Jewish Societies.” SJDR 27(1):106–119. DOI: doi.org/10.16993/sjd...
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New article by Alon Zamir and Rabab Awad presents results of an interview study with family caregivers from both Muslim and ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities providing intimate care to aging relatives with IDD in Israel 🇮🇱
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Berre, Stine. 2025. “Industry Differences in Employers’ Hiring Attitudes Towards Disabled Job Seekers.” Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research 27(1): 89–105. DOI: doi.org/10.16993/sjd...
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New article from Norway examines how different types of disability have varying effects on employers' hiring interest in different industries 🇳🇴
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New article out in the SJDR reflects on the influence of Susan Sontag on the development of Disability Studies as a field 📚
Thorneycroft, Ryan. 2025. “Lessons from Susan Sontag.” Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research 27(1): 44–56. DOI: doi.org/10.16993/sjd...
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Deadline extended to March 31st!
There's still time to submit your abstract to the SJDR's special collection on Disability, Political Violence and Genocide.
Head over to the link in the CfP to send us your proposal for an article on the interface between political violence and disability.
Sirkko, Riikka, Elina Viljamaa and Aino Äikäs. 2025. “Understanding and Supporting the Communication and Agency of a Child without Speech: Educators’ Perceptions and Reflections.” Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research 27(1): 30–43. DOI: doi.org/10.16993/sjd...
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New article out on communication between educators and children without speech in a Finnish school setting 🇫🇮
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Gómez-Victoria, Nora Lucía, Katerine Carvajal, Sebastián Collazos, Yerly Muñoz, and Angie Quinchia. 2025. “Rethinking Communication in Interactions with a Child with Autism: Ela, Her Father, and the Jellyfish in the Pool.” SJDR 27(1): 44–61. DOI: doi.org/10.16993/sjd...
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New article from Colombia examines the unique language practices of people with nonverbal #autism through the case study of a child with autism and her father 🇨🇴
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New article by Anna Amilon & Mads Lybech Christensen 🇩🇰
“Changing Disability Status and Changes in Health, Participation Restrictions and Activity Limitations in Denmark: Does the Choice of Measure Matter?” SJDR 27(1): 15–29. DOI: doi.org/10.16993/sjd...
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Bøttcher, Louise and Jesper Dammeyer 2025. “Parents’ Strategies for Taking Care of Their Child with Disability: The Challenges of Being Parents of a Child with Cerebral Palsy in the Danish Social Welfare System.” SJDR 27(1): 1–14. DOI: doi.org/10.16993/sjd...
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Call for Papers!
The SJDR is planning a special collection on Disability, Political Violence, and Genocide, a subject which we believe is both currently and persistently topical.
The deadline for proposals is 14 March 2025. Find out more through the link below:
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