July 26, 2015 | External Resource
Abuse in Disability Communities
Resource:
Abuse in Disability Communities
Organization:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Studies show that people with disabilities are more likely to experience abuse than people without them. Abuse is premised on power and control, and people with disabilities often face specific barriers to accessing help that make them more vulnerable to abuse. See resources available by the National Domestic Violence Hotline.