Journal of Disability Policy Studies

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Disability Policy Studies addresses compelling, variable issues in ethics, policy, and law related to individuals with disabilities.

A major focus is quantitative and qualitative policy research.

Articles have implications in fields such as education, law, sociology, public health, family studies, medicine, social work, and public administration.

Occasional special series discuss current problems or areas needing more in-depth research, for example, disability and aging, policy concerning families of children with disabilities, oppression and disability, school violence policies and interventions, and systems change in supporting individuals with disabilities.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.636

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	44

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9067

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	221

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Predictors of Postschool Employment Outcomes for Young Adults With Severe Disabilities

  Citation: 420

  Authors: Erik W., Diane, Audrey A.

• The Capability Approach and Disability

  Citation: 390

  Authors: Sophie

• Public Transportation: An Investigation of Barriers for People With Disabilities

  Citation: 238

  Authors: Jill L., Scott A., Robert H.

• Cross-Disability Experiences of Barriers to Health-Care Access

  Citation: 176

  Authors: Mari-Lynn, Elizabeth, Carol, Sara S., Jennifer, Lisa

• Transition From School to Adulthood for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Paul, Carol, Staci, Pam, Michael, Gabriella

• Attitudes Toward People with Intellectual Disabilities

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Marie, Keith, Trevor R.

• A National Picture of Parent and Youth Participation in IEP and Transition Planning Meetings

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Mary, Lynn, Renée, Harold, Kathryn

• Aging with Disability and Disability with Aging

  Citation: 140

  Authors: Lois M., Li-shou

• Disability and Poverty: A Conceptual Review

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Michael

• "Successful Aging:"

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Meredith, Pamela

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