Sixteen Years since the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: What Have We Learned since Then?

Persons with disabilities have historically been subjected to discrimination and exclusion, placing them in dangerous situations of social vulnerability. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, passed on the 13th of December 2006, was an important legislative landmark for valuing the rights of this population group. This study involved a bibliometric analysis of 1024 research articles published in Scopus on the social, workplace, educational, and financial inclusion of persons with disabilities since the Convention. The results show an increase in scientific production, and there is also a great deal of multi-disciplinarity, which has led to important breakthroughs for the all-encompassing inclusion of this section of the population. The most productive journals, authors, institutions, and countries, as well as the international cooperation networks, are presented here. The review concludes by setting out the main themes and trends in the research.

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Individuals with disabilities have long experienced discrimination and exclusion, making them socially vulnerable. The passage of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2006 was a significant legislative milestone in recognizing the rights of this population. This study examined 1024 research articles published in Scopus, focusing on the social, workplace, educational, and financial inclusion of individuals with disabilities since the Convention. The results showed an increase in scientific production and interdisciplinary research, leading to important advancements in inclusive practices for this population. The study identified productive journals, authors, institutions, and countries, as well as international cooperation networks, and outlined the main themes and trends in the research.