Knowledge Translation from Disability Studies to Policy Makers: Literature Review and Expert Consultation

Authors

  • Mary Ann McColl Canadian Disability Policy Alliance; Queen’s University
  • Aryeh Gitterman Ryerson University
  • Dan Goldowitz University of British Columbia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15353/cjds.v8i5.560

Abstract

Disability policy is currently receiving more attention than it has in the past 35 years.  How have disability studies researchers participated in these processes, providing the results of their research to ensure the best possible evidence-based policy?  This paper reviews the literature on barriers to knowledge translation from disability studies researchers to policy-makers, as well as the incorporating the recommendations of a high-level expert panel of experienced policy makers in disability portfolios.  The principal barriers identified are: awareness of the policy process, awareness of government’s agenda, timing of information, format of the message, and commitment to the relationship.  The panel offers five recommendations to address these barriers.

Author Biography

Mary Ann McColl, Canadian Disability Policy Alliance; Queen’s University

Canadian Disability Policy Alliance; Queen’s University



Published

2019-10-15

How to Cite

McColl, M. A., Gitterman, A., & Goldowitz, D. (2019). Knowledge Translation from Disability Studies to Policy Makers: Literature Review and Expert Consultation. Canadian Journal of Disability Studies, 8(5), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.15353/cjds.v8i5.560

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Commentary