Doing Accessible Social Research
from Perantau Ilmu Hosted by Dimas P. Muharam
The provided text features excerpts from Doing Accessible Social Research (2021) by Daniela Aidley and Kriss Fearon, a comprehensive guide dedicated to making social science studies more inclusive. The authors argue that traditional methodologies often create unintentional barriers that exclude disabled people, thereby compromising the representativeness and validity of research findings. Grounded in the social model of disability, the book advocates for active accessibility, where researchers proactively identify and remove obstacles rather than waiting for participants to request accommodations. It introduces the principles of Universal Design (UD), applying them to every stage of the research process from initial design and sampling to data collection and dissemination. Detailed checklists and vignettes illustrate practical ways to address physical, digital, and communication hurdles while emphasizing the importance of reflexivity and intersectionality. Ultimately, the text serves as a manual for researchers to fulfill their ethical and methodological responsibilities by ensuring diverse voices are heard and respected.
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