Disability Community

A group of people connected by shared experiences of disability who may share culture, identity, advocacy goals, and mutual support networks. Disability communities can be organized around specific conditions (e.g., the Deaf community, the blind community), broader disability identity, or geographic and cultural contexts. These communities often have their own norms, cultural practices, and organizational structures. Researchers recruiting from disability communities must build trust, respect community norms, and consider the cumulative impact of research on community well-being.