Speaker: V. Armineh Babikian, PhD candidate, University of Toronto, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, ARISC Fellow
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 27, at 7pm Yerevan, 11:00am US EDT
This presentation explores the speaker’s experiences leading disability-inclusive and accessible qualitative research in Armenia. People with disabilities are often excluded from research. It is important to elicit their perspectives through accessible research methods in order to capture a wide array of experiences. This presentation will highlight the methodological adaptations the speaker utilized to accommodate diverse needs and support meaningful research participation. As accessibility benefits everyone, these strategies can be helpful for various populations. This presentation aims to inspire researchers to prioritize inclusivity in their work, demonstrating that disability-inclusive research is not only ethical but also essential for generating comprehensive and impactful results.
V. Armineh Babikian, MS, OTR/L is an occupational therapist with a BS in psychology from Drexel University and MS in occupational therapy from Columbia University. She is currently a fourth year PhD Candidate in rehabilitation sciences and global health at the University of Toronto. Her doctoral research explores disability discourses within rehabilitation policy and lived experience in Armenia. She was awarded an ARISC Research and Mentoring Fellowship.
Funding for this fellowship is provided by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) through a grant to the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC). This event is sponsored by the American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC). The lectures are free and open to the public. Learn more at www.arisc.org
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