Routledge - The Disabled Child's Participation Rights Book

Explore the complex legal and social landscape of disability rights in this academic text from Routledge. As part of the Interdisciplinary Disability Studies series, this book examines the unique challenges faced by children with disabilities regarding their right to participate in decisions that affect their lives. While the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities marked a historic shift by involving disabled people in its drafting, the implementation of these rights remains a challenge. This work focuses on the specific barriers encountered by children, whose status as legal minors can often prevent them from exercising their agency. This book provides a detailed look at how legal frameworks and social structures impact the ability of young people to be heard. It is a necessary resource for students, researchers, and professionals working within the fields of anthropology, sociology, and disability studies who seek to understand the intersection of childhood and disability rights.