POVERTY AND RAISING A DISABLED CHILD
Authors: Drayak, T., Kleipoedszus, S.
Publication Date: 01/01/2026
Pages: 147-161
DOI: 10.4324/9781003638476-13
Abstract:Raising a disabled child in poverty is not simply a financial struggle; it is an experience that reshapes identity, choices, and relationships. Poverty magnifies the challenges of disability, turning everyday decisions into high-stakes calculations and layering stigma upon exhaustion. Families face systemic barriers – fragile benefits, inaccessible housing, and underfunded services – while battling stereotypes that blame individuals for structural failures. Yet, amid hardship, there is resilience and love: children bring joy and perspective, even as society frames them as burdens. This narrative calls for a shift from pity to justice, dismantling myths and investing in dignity, inclusion, and equity for all.
Source: Scopus