Creative Research Episode 3

Identity

In this episode, we explore the intersections between acquiring a disability, identity and creativity.

I discuss two studies that I conducted: 1) employment experiences of adults who acquired disabilities mid-life and 2) the creative models study.

In this episode, I reference the following:

• Manfred Max-Neef’s Fundamental human needs.

• Frances Reynolds. 2003. Reclaiming a positive identity in chronic illness through artistic occupation. OTJR: Occupation, Participation & Health 23, 3 (Summer 2003), 118–127.

• Anjali J. Forber-Pratt and Marianne P. Zape. 2017. Disability identity development model: Voices from the ADA-generation. Disability and Health Journal 10, 2 (April 2017), 350–355.

• Mary Claire Wofford, Billy T. Ogletree, and Thales De Nardo. 2022. Identity-Focused Practice in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Services: A Framework to Support the Intersecting Identities of Individuals With Severe Disabilities. Am J Speech Lang Pathol 31, 5 (September 2022), 1933–1948.