Isabella Bertmann investigates the connection between disability poverty and quality of life
and how social protection measures can influence this relationship. The focus of this study is
on South Africa. On the basis of qualitative interviews conducted with individuals affected as
well as with local disability and social policy professionals the author provides enlightening
insights into the contemporary discourse on inclusive social protection systems. By combining
theoretical considerations on well-being and quality of life (based on the Capability Approach)
with her empirical data she opens new perspectives on the multidimensionality of poverty
social inclusion and self-determined living.
