Women with Disabilities
Clearinghouse Connector – September 2007
This edition of the Clearinghouse Connector profiles information resources that explore the issue of women with disabilities.
The health of women with disabilities is significantly influenced by societal factors such as social stigma, abuse, and inadequate access to a range of health and social services. Thesel factors intersect with the self-esteem and health determining behaviours of women with disabilities.
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General Information
A health handbook for women with disabilities
The sick state of health for women with disabilities
The status of women with disabilities in Australia – a snapshot
Access to Health Services
Going inclusive: access to health care for women with disabilities
Preventative women’s health care for women with disabilities: guidelines for general practitioners
Reproductive Rights and Mothering
The reproductive rights of women with disabilities
Sexual Health
Sexual health of women with disabilities
Violence
Silent voices: women with disabilities and family and domestic violence
Ageing
Challenges of change: midlife, menopause and disability
Related websites
Victorian Women with Disabilities Network
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)
The Centre for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD)
How our Clearinghouse can help you
Women’s Health Victoria’s Clearinghouse has a wealth of information on gender in health in various forms. Our experienced health and information professionals can assist you to access this information.
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Content Reviewed: 31 August 2007
Last Updated: 1 March 2009