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The Equity Agenda in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research.
1Khalilah Robinson Johnson, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
|August 30, 2023
Summary
This commentary highlights the importance of discussing racialization and whiteness in intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) research to advance equity. It advocates for critical inquiry and praxis to ensure inclusive research practices.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Disability Studies
- Health Equity
Background:
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) research requires an equity agenda.
- Current discourse often overlooks the impact of race and systemic inequities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To underscore the importance of naming and framing in IDD research for equity.
- To analyze the role of racialization and whiteness in IDD discourse.
- To promote critical inquiry and praxis in the field.
Main Methods:
- Commentary and critical analysis of existing literature.
- Examination of Kover and Abbeduto (2023).
Main Results:
- Racialization is a crucial concept in understanding IDD.
- Whiteness must be critically examined within IDD research.
- Adopting critical inquiry and praxis is essential for equitable research.
Conclusions:
- Reframing IDD research through a racial equity lens is vital.
- Critical examination of whiteness can dismantle systemic barriers.
- Integrating critical inquiry and praxis fosters more inclusive and equitable IDD research.
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