"Go-Along" Method in Anthropological Research with Artists with Disabilities

Sonia Perego has a master’s degree in sociology from the University of Geneva with a specialisation in sociology of art, in particular on the question of hybrid art (art and science/technology). She uses largely qualitative methods (ethnographic approach – observation, in-depth interviews, use of camera, etc.) in her research. Besides her academic focus on the areas of art and culture, she has also worked on other specifi c themes. In 2016 she participated in a study on sexism and sexual harassment with the Equality Commission of the Faculty of Social Sciences (University of Geneva).

Sophia Völksen is a scientifi c assistant at HETS Valais-Wallis, currently pursuing her PhD project on the experiences of professionals related to the implementation of a standardized tool on child protection assessment in Switzerland. She studied social anthropology and geography (MA Basel University) and completed a postgraduate degree in development cooperation (ETH Zurich).