It’s Just That Much Harder: Multilayered Hardship Experiences of Low-Income Mothers With Disabilities slides notes
The current study conducted six focus groups with low-income, disabled mothers who were receiving disability income transfer payments. It investigated the low-income, disabled mothers’ experiences, perspectives, coping strategies and resistance techniques, while focusing on how to relieve hardships and challenges, by changing policy.

Date Posted: Monday, September 08, 2008
Authors: Susan L Parish, Shawn Cassiman, Sandra Magana
Applicable Courses: Child and Adolescent Practice, Discrimination and Inequality, Family and Child Policy, Family and Child Practice, Health Policy, Practice with People with Disabilities, Practice with Women
Topics: Children and Families, Diverse Populations, Health

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