Migrant families with disabilities: An Introduction
Title | Migrant families with disabilities: An Introduction |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | Sgaramella TM |
Journal | Interdisciplinary Journal of Family Studies |
Volume | 23 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 1-5 |
Date Published | 11/2018 |
Publisher | Padova University Press |
Place Published | Padova, IT |
ISSN Number | 2282-2011 |
Keywords | Disabilities, inclusion, Issues, migrant families, Perspectives |
Abstract | The importance of addressing the needs of persons with disabilities in the fields of human rights and development has been broadly recognized internationally. However, the subgroup of persons with disabilities in the context of migration has been historically overlooked. There are limited data available on the number of persons with disabilities among arrivals, on the prevalence of different types of impairments. Contrasting information are available about families living these experiences. Additionally, there are several aspects that support the relevance of addressing the experience of these families in the current Italian context. But before addressing main themes and issues, it is first of all important to highlight some key concepts and set a common background in the analysis. |
URL | https://ijfs.padovauniversitypress.it/2017/3/1 |