A study found that abused disabled women often feel that their disability makes professionals less likely to believe their disclosures of abuse. Incidents of immuno-compromised disabled women being exposed to Covid-19 and having medication withheld highlight intimate partner abuse in new research. The study included interviews and surveys with disabled women who had experienced abuse, with 98% feeling that their disability impacted seeking help. More than half experienced disability-specific abuse, including name-calling and lack of basic support. Disabled women reported higher rates of physical, economic, and sexual violence compared to non-disabled women. The research recommends prioritizing support and training for professionals to better help disabled women experiencing intimate partner abuse.
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Disabled women outline how partners withhold medication as part of abusive behaviour
