Research topics

The Sociology of Diversity Unit focuses on the following research areas:

• Age and disability
• Concepts of prevention and rehabilitation
• Demographic change
• Disability in society (UN-CRPD, ICF, WHO and intercultural comparisons)
• Diversity management
• Health and quality of life
• Heterogeneity and inclusion
• Management of social organisations
• New steering instruments in the assistance for persons with disabilities
• Professionalisation and human resources
• Quality management in the areas of rehabilitation education
• Rehabilitation organisations in a changing world
• Rehabilitation and technology
• Resource-oriented rehabilitation
• Situation and autonomy of persons in need of support
• Social service and management
• The personal budget
• Transformation of social systems and participation of persons with disabilities
• (Universal) environmental design and community care