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Midlife women with disabilities: another challenge for social workers
- Authors:
- QUINN Peggy, WALSH Sheri Keys
- Journal article citation:
- Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work, 10(3), 1995, pp.235-254.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The paucity of information about midlife women with disabilities led to a qualitative study of 25 such women. The study found that these are competent, independent women who provide care for family members and friends and participate in the community. However, the women need services to maintain the control necessary to function. Social Workers can help them by locating roles models and mentors and by working with policymakers to develop beneficial programs and policies.