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Writing about disability presents an immediate challenge around definitions, given that these might change depending on the theoretical framework that is being used. In this chapter we strive to address this and other challenges that arise when writing about disability and sexuality. We will first tackle the above-mentioned task of defining disability by providing an overview of the medical, social, and feminist models of disability. Those models will be framed within their historical and geographical contexts and later discussed in relationship to the field of psychology. Key theories and research on disability and sexuality will then be introduced before we address current debates and implications for practice.

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    Christina Richards (Senior Specialist Psychology Associate and Clinical Research Fellow) (Senior Specialist Psychology Associate and Clinical Research Fellow)

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    Meg John Barker (Senior Lecturer in Psychology) (Senior Lecturer in Psychology)

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Iantaffi, A., Mize, S. (2015). Disability. In: Richards, C., Barker, M.J. (eds) The Palgrave Handbook of the Psychology of Sexuality and Gender. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137345899_24

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