National Disability Authority

Guidance for conducting collaborative research with disabled people

A substantial body of research has indicated that involving disabled people in research can enhance the quality of research processes and outputs, and ensure that research aligns with the UNCRPD and the rights-based perspective.

• This guidance document is a practical resource to support researchers to meaningfully involve people with disabilities in collaborative research projects.

• The guidance may also be useful for disabled people who are interested in getting involved in research and for organisations who wish to support their members to get involved in research.

• The guidance is based on an extensive literature review, and a series of discussion groups with representatives of Disabled Persons Organisations (DPOs), disabled individuals, representatives of voluntary and community organisations, and researchers on the topic of collaborative research.

• Read the full Guidance document, or see a summary in Easy to Read or Irish Sign Language