1st Edition
The Routledge Companion to Disability and Work
The Routledge Companion to Disability and Work explores the realities faced by disabled individuals in the workplace and beyond. Despite enduring stereotypes and prejudice, disabled employees and entrepreneurs continue to achieve and thrive. This companion documents the history and future of disability organizing, highlighting concerns of the world's largest minority—over 1 billion people or 15% of the global population. Inspired by the sunflower symbol for invisible disabilities, this companion sheds light on the unseen efforts undertaken by disabled people to combat ableism. It delves into stories of employment, entrepreneurship, self-advocacy, activism, and well-being management. Highlighting how disabled workers mobilize support, fight for human rights, respect and equality, navigate the challenges of disclosure and intersectionality, build networks, and foster inclusive environments, it underscores the contributions of disabled individuals and their allies. Authored by experts, many with personal experiences of disability, this companion showcases the diverse types of work disabled people—and their allies—perform that go beyond the duties of their job roles. It provides a robust foundation for understanding and advancing disability inclusion. With global research, the companion broadens our understanding of the (in)visible challenges and triumphs of disabled people at work. Celebrating disability pride and joy, it offers insights into navigating biases, stigma, and discrimination. The disability movement, fueled by inequities in healthcare, education, accessibility, and work, deserves attention from business leaders. This comprehensive guide is essential for students, teachers, and researchers looking to intersect disability and business, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.
Part A. Introduction
1. An Introduction to Disability at Work
Anica Zeyen and Oana Branzei
2. A Mid-Range Review of (Dis)Ableism at Work
Oana Branzei and Anica Zeyen
Part B. Disability Workplaces
3. From Right to Work
Gregor Wolbring
4. From Charity to Human Rights
Ren Lovegood and Silvia Dorado
5. From Exclusion to Inclusion
Rosemary Lysaght, Terry Krupa, and Kelley Packalen
6. From Existence to Resistance
Sanjukta Choudhury Kaul
Part C. Disability at Work
7. (Dis)ableism at Work
Eline Jammaers, Anna Laura Hidegh, and Sarah Richard
8. Disability Disclosure at Work
Jeff Preston
9. Disability Stigma at Work
Patricia Helena Hein, Wesley Helms, Jan Lodge, and Karli Woods
10. Disability Socialization at Work
Thomas Dirth and Christian Sipe
11. Disability Activism at Work
Lisa Buchter
Part D. Disability Work
12. Disability and (In)visibility Work
Rachel Le Marois
13. Disability and Identity Work
Alecia Santuzzi and Lauren Luchetti
14. Disability and Knowledge Work
Erika Katzman, Sally A. Kimpson, Susan Mahipaul, Tracey Edelist, Shahbano Zaman, and Tal Jarus
15. Disability and Voice Work
Anita Starzyk and Jana F. Bauer
16. Disability and Relational Work
Emily Heaphy, Andries Baeken, and Gihyun Kim
17. (Dis)ability and Body Work
Alexandra Michel
18. Disability and Well-Being Work
Maija Renko, Sarah Parker Harris, and Kate Caldwell
19. Disability and Respect Work
Oana Branzei and Anica Zeyen
20. Disability and Restoration Work
Lee Wainwright
21. Disability and Resourcing Work
Neva Bojovic, Johannes Kraak, Angela Owens-Schill, and Amanda Peticca-Harris
22. Disability and Justice Work
Kate Caldwell, Sumithra Murthy, Rooshey Hasnain, Brenda Parker, and Bailey Werner
23. Disability and Mobilization Work
Paul David Harpur and Brooke Szucs
Part E. Pathways to System Change Towards Disability Inclusion
24. Education against (Dis)ableism
Nidhi Singal and Thilanka Wijesinghe
25. Advocacy against (Dis)ableism
Emma McKinney and Vic McKinney
26. Consultancy against (Dis)ableism
Melea Press and Stephen Cook
27. Superheroes against (Dis)ableism
Kanika Gupta and Oana Branzei
28. Service Animals against (Dis)ableism
Christine A. Mihelcic and Anica Zeyen
Part F. The Future of Disability (at) Work
29. An Emergent Theory of (Dis)ability Work
Oana Branzei and Anica Zeyen
30. A Research Agenda for Disability Work
Anica Zeyen and Oana Branzei
Biography
Oana Branzei is Paul MacPherson Chair in Strategic Leadership and Professor of Strategy and Sustainability Ivey Business School, Western University. Oana’s research focuses on hopeful, purposeful, mindful, and explicitly prosocial organizing in response to grand challenges. She is a reflexive researcher who studies emplaced and embodied responses to both everyday and extreme events. Oana is a temporarily abled-bodied ally to disabled collaborators confronting (dis)ableism.
Anica Zeyen is a Professor in Entrepreneurship and Inclusion at the School of Business and Management, Royal Holloway University of London. Anica’s research focusses on disability-inclusive organizing. She is a qualitative researcher who specializes in diary studies and visual methods. Anica is blind and volunteers as a disability advocate and campaigner.
