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Dr Jennifer Clegg is an Adjunct Professor at the Living with a Disability Research Centre, La Trobe University. She is actively engaged in research on intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a critical focus on neoliberalism, policy, and social inclusion.
Her research interests lie at the intersection of disability studies, critical social theory, and public policy. She investigates how neoliberal ideologies shape disability services, community participation, and the lived experiences of people with intellectual disabilities. Her work challenges individualistic frameworks and advocates for systemic change.
The recent publications highlight a consistent thematic trajectory: a critique of market-driven reforms in disability services, an exploration of staff and family perspectives in care settings, and a philosophical examination of identity and inclusion. Her work spans journal articles, book chapters, and full-length books, often in collaboration with leading scholars in the field.
Jennifer Clegg has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards in the provided text.
She has contributed to academic leadership through editorial roles, including editorials for the Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. While no formal advising or grant information is provided, her extensive collaborative work suggests active engagement in research teams and networks.
Her research is conducted through the Living with a Disability Research Centre, a hub for critical disability scholarship at La Trobe University, where she contributes to shaping discourse on disability rights and policy reform.