Social Inclusion of migrant families with disabilities: parents experience and future time perspectives

TitleSocial Inclusion of migrant families with disabilities: parents experience and future time perspectives
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2018
AuthorsSgaramella TM, Indrio C
JournalInterdisciplinary Journal of Family Studies
Volume23
Issue1
Pagination43-57
Date Published11/2018
PublisherPadova University Press
Place PublishedPadova, IT
ISSN Number2282-2011
Keywordsaccess, children with disabilities, future perspectives, immigrant parents, participation
Abstract

This study explores through the lenses of parents, the experience of inclusion in families raising children with multiple disabilities who migrated in Italy. Both challenges and supports to access and participation were analyzed. A future oriented perspective was also adopted insofar being engaged in and envisioning inclusive trajectories in future life designing fosters the development of a social identity, of an active role in community life thus contributing to participation and inclusion. Seventeen parents, 12 mothers and 5 fathers, of children with disabilities in school age were interviewed. Countries of origin were both Eastern Europe and, mainly, African countries. A qualitative analysis highlighted several themes, as well as supports and barriers these families face highlighting their experience of inclusion. By adopting a future time oriented perspective hopes and fears about inclusion emerged as well as resources and specific actions professionals and community members can undertake to support and promote inclusion.

URLhttps://ijfs.padovauniversitypress.it/2017/3/4
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