My research examines how policies and social systems shape the lives of people with disabilities. Using qualitative and participatory approaches, I aim to highlight lived experiences, challenge barriers, and promote more inclusive practices.
Battalova, A., Bever, G., Perkins, J., Chan, J., Hall, J., Scales, T., Arévalo-Gutiérrez, A. M., Levo, M., Miller, W. C., & Mortenson, W. B. (2026). Unintentional accessibility: Mobility experiences of disabled cyclists on urban cycle lanes. Journal of Transport & Health, 50, 102364.
Smith-Carrier, T., Battalova, A., Touchant, L., Hergesheimer, C., Frankel, S., Brideau, M., & Cattari, L. (2025). ‘Not enough to be a game changer’: Perspectives of disabled people on the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) – a suspected policy failure. Canadian Journal of Disability Studies, 14(4), 141–176.
Battalova, A., Kovic-Bodiroza, A., Pala, A., & Jarrin, M. (2025). (In)visible journeys: experiences of students with disabilities. Canadian Journal of Disability Studies, 14(3), 15–44.
Battalova, A., Gurung, S., Ford, H. T., Singh, G., Mortenson, W. B., & Chaudhury, H. (2024). Exploring the social determinants of health from the perspectives of people with spinal cord injuries: A disability studies approach. SSM-Qualitative Research in Health, 100408.
Orozova, R., Battalova, A., & Bagdasarova, N. (2023). A Critical Analysis of the Disability Movement in Kyrgyzstan: Trying To Be Heard. Europe-Asia Studies, 75(2), 232-251.
Singh, G., Battalova, A., Miller, W.C., Simpson, E., Rash, I., Mohammadi, S., Tao, G., Chan, J. and Mortenson, W.B. (2023). Resilience practices among a broad spectrum of individuals with physical disabilities during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A qualitative photo elicitation study. Journal of Community Psychology.
Corcuff, M., Ruiz Rodrigo, A., Mwaka-Rutare, C., Routhier, F., Battalova, A., & Lamontagne, M. E. (2023). Municipalities’ Strategies to Implement Universal Accessibility Measures: A Scoping Review. Available at SSRN 4327401.
Battalova, A., Hurd, L., Hobson, S., Kirby RL., Emery, R. (2022). “Dirty looks”: A critical phenomenology of motorized mobility scooter use. Social Science and Medicine, 297.
Battalova, A. (December 3, 2025). Disability rights are shaped by the narratives embedded in policies like the Accessible Canada Act and MAID. The Conversation.
Battalova, A., Kovic-Bodiroza, A. (December 3, 2025). (In)visible journeys: experiences of students and alumni with disabilities. A presentation of the report, a student panel, and an RRU community engagement event
Battalova, A. (2025). OneAbility Member Forum February 2025 – Evaluation Presentation.
Battalova, A., Pala, A. (2025). Our Voices: Disability Through a Lens of Public Engagement.
Battalova, A., Pousett, B., Welch, K., Miller, WC. (Sep 17, 2024). Paralympics showcase high-tech prosthetics, but for many people with limb loss, access to prostheses looks quite different. The Conversation.
Battalova, A. (June 26, 2024). Ask an Expert: Public engagement and disability – challenges and opportunities. Presentation for Spinal Cord Injury BC.
Battalova, A. (2023). Accessibility Committees: Creating spaces of meaningful engagement.
Battalova, A. (2022, June). On the Performative Nature of Disability.