Migration and disability narratives from an intersectional perspective: a photovoice study.

Abstract \nPoints of Interest The aim of this paper is to explore everyday life experiences of migration and disability from an intersectional perspective drawing on issues such as gender, class, and ethnicity. This is relevant because when focus is on either migration or disability, unique challenges faced by disabled migrants are neglected, leading to fragmented support and a lack of accurate knowledge. The analysis is based on retrospective data from photovoice sessions conducted within the context of a community-based project, Disabled Refugees Welcome (DRW). A secondary analysis has involved eight of the members from the original photovoice sessions as well as academics. The results are presented in a narrative thematic analysis. The findings show how the combined effects of liminality, structural violence (lack of accessible and adapted housing, lack of access to knowledge about societal resources), and multiple discrimination risks can result in permanent exclusion.Exploring the implications in everyday life about issues related to migration, gender and disability is necessary to raise awareness of assumptions and stereotypes, which can improve health and living conditions for disabled migrants.Current guidelines and laws insufficiently provide guidance and support for disabled persons who are also migrants.Education, work, housing, and healthcare are critical parts for inclusion in northern. European societies, yet too often inaccessible for disabled migrants.Experiences of disability and migration can amplify feelings of loneliness, inadequacy and isolation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]