Discusses how leisure provision for disabled people is failing to keep pace with the inclusive language of government policy. Looks at how this is denying individuals basic human right to lead as ordinary a life as the circumstances of impairment permit. Argues that his is caused by models of disability which fail to differentiate between disability and impairment. Looks at differences between the medical and social model of disability.
Discusses how leisure provision for disabled people is failing to keep pace with the inclusive language of government policy. Looks at how this is denying individuals basic human right to lead as ordinary a life as the circumstances of impairment permit. Argues that his is caused by models of disability which fail to differentiate between disability and impairment. Looks at differences between the medical and social model of disability.
Subject terms:
leisure, medical model, physical disabilities, policy, social exclusion, social model, young people, central government;
Leisure takes on an added significance for disabled people who generally do not experience an ease of access into mainstream education or work. Barriers to full participation in these areas result in young disabled people having more time for leisure activities whilst still experiencing difficulties in accessing facilities.
Leisure takes on an added significance for disabled people who generally do not experience an ease of access into mainstream education or work. Barriers to full participation in these areas result in young disabled people having more time for leisure activities whilst still experiencing difficulties in accessing facilities.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, leisure, needs, physical disabilities, social exclusion, social skills, young people, access to services, employment, equal opportunities;