女性障礙者對地方政策改善經濟與人際關係之建議

The Suggestions toward Local Government's Policies on Economy and Interpersonal Relationships from Women with Disabilities

本研究旨在透過女性障礙者分享其生命經驗，了解地方政府在2項現行政策目標「就業經濟與福利」及「人口婚姻與家庭」中的可能改善方向。本研究共邀集14名臺東在地女性障礙者，將之分為2群各7名，分別進行4次各90分鐘之焦點團體訪談。研究結果發現，在「就業經濟與福利」政策上，應當改善有名無實的無障礙設施設備、提供障礙者具可近性之培訓課程與求職資訊、確保社區照顧關懷據點可滿足真正需求，以及要求身心障礙相關組織妥善運用資源；在「人口婚姻與家庭」政策上，能針對伴侶與親友提供性別與障礙友善之課程，提升與重要他人之關係，接著擴大宣導性別暴力與多元交織歧視之防治。本研究結論為無障礙設施設備之於障礙者仍是需求大宗，另建議關注資源的可及性與合理性，以及性別與障礙二者的去汙名化，皆為地方政府應首要改善之處。

The purpose of this qualitative study is to share the life stories of women who have disabilities in order to assist local governments in creating policies and practices to support their wellbeing. Women with disabilities have economic, education work, health, and family needs that should be supported by local communities. This study includes 14 women with various disabilities from Taitung. The 14 women were divided into two groups and with 7 members each. The researcher conducted 4 focused group interview with each group, lasting approximately 90 minutes. Research findings suggested: (1) improvement in access to community facilities; (2) training for employers regarding hiring persons with disabilities and training for persons with disabilities on securing and maintaining employment: (3) developing and improving recreational and sport opportunities for persons with disabilities. Including both segregated and integrated activities for persons with disabilities; and (4) designing and implement educational programs for families, spouses, and caregivers of women with disabilities to prevent violence and discrimination and to promote their health and wellbeing. The conclusion of this research is to increase more accessible facilities as well as destigmatize gender and disability from the government.