ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This episode draws its title from a chapter written by Kenya-based academics and CD practitioners Daniel Muia, Stellah Masese and Boniface Munene Rufo, in the 2025 book:
'Community-Based Inclusive Development: An Introduction' (eds. Joerg Weber and Shaun Grech) on Palgrave
Using disability as a lens through which to explore community based inclusive development Daniel, Stellah and Boniface discuss their work in northern Kenya that shows how communities can create exclusion of persons with disability via myths and misconceptions about disability. Myths and perceptions held by communities often adversely influence conceptualization of disability. Persons with disability often face violence and rejection by the same communities that ought to promote inclusivity. Stereotyping makes persons with disability feel incompetent, devalued and hence demotivated to participate in community-led activities.
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Produced by Russell Todd (email: russell@russelltodd.cymru)
My book Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning: A Practical Guide (co-written with Alan Twelvetrees) is available to order from Policy Press:
https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/community-development-social-action-and-social-planning-6e
'Community-Based Inclusive Development: An Introduction' (eds. Joerg Weber and Shaun Grech) on Palgrave
Using disability as a lens through which to explore community based inclusive development Daniel, Stellah and Boniface discuss their work in northern Kenya that shows how communities can create exclusion of persons with disability via myths and misconceptions about disability. Myths and perceptions held by communities often adversely influence conceptualization of disability. Persons with disability often face violence and rejection by the same communities that ought to promote inclusivity. Stereotyping makes persons with disability feel incompetent, devalued and hence demotivated to participate in community-led activities.
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Follow the podcast on Bluesky at: bsky.app/profile/cdpodcast.bsky.social
Support the podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/TheCDPodcast
Produced by Russell Todd (email: russell@russelltodd.cymru)
My book Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning: A Practical Guide (co-written with Alan Twelvetrees) is available to order from Policy Press:
https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/community-development-social-action-and-social-planning-6e
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