Peer-Reviewed Publication
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being2026;21(1):2616117.December 31, 2026Journal Article
How adults with cerebral palsy successfully confront and cope with ableism: a peer-led research project.
Cadeyrn J Gaskin1,2,3, Andrew D Brown1,2, Sue Harris3, Alex Birnie3, Carmen Vargas1,2, Finn O'Keefe3, Angela Dew1,2, Debbie Dorfan3, Freya Munzel3, Claudia Strugnell1,4,5, Maddie Fogarty3, Adam Goodridge3, Joy Martin Mitchell3, Shelley Spencer3
1Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
2School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
3Cerebral Palsy Support Network, Melbourne, Australia.
4Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
5School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study focused on how adults with cerebral palsy successfully confronted ableism during encounters with others and successfully coped with ableism in general.
METHODS: Adults with cerebral palsy led this critical participatory action research project, in which ten adults with cerebral palsy shared their experiences (via an online survey or interview) of successfully confronting ablei…
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