The government has killed off the Disabled Persons (Civil Rights) Bill, a bill which would have legally enforced civil rights for disabled people. The recent bill was the latest in a long line of similar private member's bills. Examines hope for the future.
The government has killed off the Disabled Persons (Civil Rights) Bill, a bill which would have legally enforced civil rights for disabled people. The recent bill was the latest in a long line of similar private member's bills. Examines hope for the future.
Subject terms:
law, physical disabilities, rights, anti-discriminatory practice, central government, discrimination;
Looks at the legal issues regarding disabled people; factors causing disability and definitions of disability with particular reference to violations of human rights and humanitarian law. Goes on to provided national and international policies and measures to eradicate discriminatory practice. The final chapter looks at public information and education.
Looks at the legal issues regarding disabled people; factors causing disability and definitions of disability with particular reference to violations of human rights and humanitarian law. Goes on to provided national and international policies and measures to eradicate discriminatory practice. The final chapter looks at public information and education.
Argues that 'disability' is caused by the way society is organised and that numerous social, structural and economic barriers deny people with disabilities the opportunity of full citizenship and equal opportunities. Critically reviews professional practice and describes alternative models of support which give disabled people control over their own lives.
Argues that 'disability' is caused by the way society is organised and that numerous social, structural and economic barriers deny people with disabilities the opportunity of full citizenship and equal opportunities. Critically reviews professional practice and describes alternative models of support which give disabled people control over their own lives.
Subject terms:
independence, housing, physical disabilities, service users, social care provision, user participation, women, anti-discriminatory practice, benefits, black and minority ethnic people, citizenship, deafness, dependency, discrimination, empowerment;