Situated Knowledge

A concept from feminist epistemology, developed by Donna Haraway, holding that all knowledge is produced from particular social, bodily, and historical positions rather than from a neutral, objective standpoint. In disability studies and accessibility research, situated knowledge emphasizes that disabled people hold unique expertise derived from their embodied experiences of navigating the world with their specific bodyminds. This concept supports the principle of involving disabled people as experts in design and research processes, recognizing that their knowledge is not merely anecdotal but constitutes a valid and necessary form of understanding.