This study explores how digital technologies can support self-employment among people with disabilities (PwDs), applying affordance theory to critically review business and management literature. A conceptual framework identifies key technological affordances and enabling conditions, showing how digital tools can foster inclusive entrepreneurship. The paper calls for empirical research on intersectionality and the sustainability of tech-enabled ventures.

Empowering Disadvantage Entrepreneurship: The Role of New Technologies for People With Disabilities

Cristina Caterina Amitrano
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Gabriella Esposito;Stefano Bresciani
2025-01-01

Abstract

This study explores how digital technologies can support self-employment among people with disabilities (PwDs), applying affordance theory to critically review business and management literature. A conceptual framework identifies key technological affordances and enabling conditions, showing how digital tools can foster inclusive entrepreneurship. The paper calls for empirical research on intersectionality and the sustainability of tech-enabled ventures.
2025
20th International Forum on Knowledge Asset Dynamics
Università di Napoli Federico II
2-4 luglio 2025
Knowledge Futures: AI, Technology, and the New Business Paradigm
IKAM – Institute of Knowledge Assets Management
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978-88-96687-18-5
Entrepreneurship, Disability, Technologies, Affordance theory
Cristina Caterina Amitrano, Gabriella Esposito, Mark Anthony Camilleri, Stefano Bresciani
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