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This landmark encyclopedia brings together leading international scholars to examine the complex realities of disability through historical, social, legal, medical, cultural, and geopolitical lenses. A multidisciplinary reference work, it offers a comprehensive and contemporary exploration of disability in the global context, providing authoritative insights into specific disabilities, evolving theories, and critical debates shaping the field today.
Topics range from neurodiversity, ableism, disability justice, and intersectionality to diagnostic tools, therapeutic approaches, inclusive education, and accessible environments, while contributors include specialists in psychology, medicine, education, law, and social policy. Spanning more than 500 entries across, this encyclopedia serves as an essential resource for academics, researchers, and students across disciplines, including disability studies, public health, education, social work, and policy development. It is equally valuable to healthcare professionals, legal experts, and policymakers seeking to deepen their understanding of disability and promote equity and inclusion in practice. Whether for scholarly inquiry or professional application, The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Disability is an indispensable guide to the evolving landscape of disability research and advocacy.
List of contents
Blindness and Vision Loss in Central Asian Countries.- Plants used for disabilities in Mozambique.- Socioeconomic and health needs.- Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Young People with Disabilities in Complex Context.- Cybersex and Technosex.- Psychosexual Education Interventions for Autistic Adolescents and Youth.- Psychosexual Education Interventions for Autistic Adolescents and Youth.- QueerCrip Scholarship and Activism.- Reproductive Justice.- Romantic Relationships and Sexuality in People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.- Sexual and Reproductive Health of People with Disability in Ghana.- Sexuality.- The Sex Doula Programme.
About the author
Gabriel Bennett, pen name for Matthew Bennett, holds a PhD in Disability Studies from Flinders University, Australia. He is actively involved in supporting people with autism to achieve their potential in society by disseminating his knowledge about the autism spectrum via lectures, conference presentations, and publications. He has also advised the Australian Government’s Autism CRC and has published articles for the
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
Emma Goodall holds a PhD in Education from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. She is an executive member of the Australian Society for Autism Research, and a keynote speaker in the areas of autism, sexuality and relationships, education, and interception.
