Pauline Bosma’s Tips on How to Be a Good Research Ally

My name is Pauline Bosma and in this article I share my lived experience as a researcher. I have worked on projects that support people with disabilities to recognize, respond to, and report abuse. I am now leading a research study with other self-advocates to interview LGBT adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities about their lives. I have also worked on projects with the Social Security Administration. I like doing research because it helps people. In this article, I also offer recommendations for other research teams who want to practice inclusive research.