Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation

Aims & Scope

Cessation.

The Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation presents and explores issues related to disabilities and social policy, practice, research, and theory.

Reflecting the broad scope of social work in disability practice, this interdisciplinary journal examines vital aspects of the fieldùfrom innovative practice methods, legal issues, and literature reviews to program descriptions and cutting-edge practice research.

Use it to enhance your knowledge and skills and to broaden your professional understanding of the impact of the individual, family, group, community, and social services delivery system on persons with disabilities and on the rehabilitation process.

The Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation is based on the concept that a disability can be understood through a number of perspectives, such as moral, medical, minority and social models.

These models have influenced the education of social work students and the strategies used by professionals working with persons with disabilities.

The journal provides new insight and understanding for students, educators, administrators, and professionals providing services to the community.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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.

• Disability and Disaster Recovery

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Mark, Laura

• Behavioral Health Parity and the Affordable Care Act

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Richard G., Kirsten, Sherry A.

• Differences in Experiences of Discrimination in Accessing Social Services Among Transgender/Gender Nonconforming Individuals by (Dis)Ability

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Shanna K., N. Eugene, Stephanie Rachel

• Understanding and Overcoming Barriers to Substance Abuse Treatment Access for People with Mental Retardation

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Elspeth M.

• The Ghana Community-Based Rehabilitation Program for People With Disabilities: What Happened at the End of Donor Support?

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Ahmed Bawa, Abdul-Razak K., Fati K.

• Applications of a Capability Approach to Disability and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in Social Work Practice

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Patricia Welch

• Environmental Exposures to Metals in Native Communities and Implications for Child Development: Basis for the Navajo Birth Cohort Study

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Johnnye, Melissa, Courtney, Malcolm, Paula, Christopher, Helen, Christopher, Seraphina

• Disability Controversies: Past, Present, and Future

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Romel W.

• Intimate Partner Violence and Women with Disabilities: Toward Bringing Visibility to an Unrecognized Population

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Chrystal C. R., Francis K. O.

• Social Capital Through Workplace Connections: Opportunities for Workers With Intellectual Disabilities

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Allison Cohen, John