Our literature review provides an overview of current knowledge on the subject of self-determination and highlights the main issues, obstacles, and drivers that support it throughout life.
It is structured around six main sections:
- A reflection on the contemporary vision of disability, presenting the social model, international guidelines on inclusion and participation, as well as the importance of intersectionality and relational dimensions.
- An overview of the different theoretical models of self-determination.
- An analysis of the self-determination of persons with disabilities, addressing various areas of life such as housing, sexuality, and end-of-life.
- A study of self-determination during childhood.
- A study of self-determination in adulthood.
- A study of self-determination in later life.
In conclusion, you will find 10 key points to better understand and support the self-determination of persons with disabilities.
