Social participation at the intersection of old age and lifelong disability: Illustrations from a Photo-Novel Project

- Participatory discourses on aging may conflict with experiences of aging and disability
- The photo-novel represents innovative research and a community based practice of social change
- Symbolic and environmental barriers can constrain the full participation of older people with disabilities
- New stories locate older people with disabilities at the centre of participation
- Collective narratives about participation can make policy and practices more relevant to diverse experiences