Núcleo Disca

Michelle Lapierre

Summary:

This book presents Indigenous knowledge, cultural practices, and lived experiences of disability among Indigenous people in Latin America. It explores worldviews, ways of life in community, and the struggle for rights and recognition of communities, which shapes care, healing, and social participation. This compilation of 12 chapters written by 18 authors brings together perspectives on history, education, health, territorial economy, communication, and social sciences. Readers will find unique perspectives that are often overlooked, such as access to land, the preservation of Indigenous languages, Indigenous sign languages, genealogies, and community initiatives on disability. The authors highlight how Indigenous communities create inclusive spaces, resist discrimination, and preserve their cultural identity, offering both theoretical reflections and practical approaches.

By combining academic research with lived experience accounts, this book is an essential resource for scholars in the fields of disability studies, Indigenous rights, anthropology, social policy, and anyone seeking to understand the intersection of culture, disability, and social justice in Latin America.

Notes:

• The following summary was translated by the Millennium Nucleus DISCA and is based exclusively on the book’s summary. Therefore, it cannot be used for citations or references.
• This book is not free. It is available for purchase as an eBook at the following link: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-06721-0
• This book was originally published in English.

• Acceso a la justicia

Lapierre, M. (ed.) (2025). Indigenous Knowledge and Practices on Disability in Latin America. Palgrave Macmillan Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-06721-0

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-06721-0