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The social model of disability
- Author:
- MAKIN Tony
- Journal article citation:
- Counselling, 6(4), November 1995, p.274.
Looks at the medical and social models of disability. The author sees the medical model as potentially flawed as it sees the disabled person as the problem and fails to take into account the influence of society. Concludes that counsellors should consider all of the problems a client experiences, including problems that are inflicted by society.
Times they are a-changin'
- Author:
- BERESFORD Bryony
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 14.12.95, 1995, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Despite radical changes in attitudes towards disabled children, there is still much that needs to be improved. Looks at the results of research conducted by the author into the needs and circumstances of families caring for a severely disabled child.
Integration and its future: a case study of primary education and physical disability
- Authors:
- HADLEY Roger, WILKINSON Heather
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 10(3), September 1995, pp.309-323.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article describes a case study of the integration in mainstream schooling in two LEA's of children of primary school age with physical disabilities. Levels of disability are compared with the location of the children in the school system and any special provision made for them. Quality of provision is also explored. Factors affecting the overall levels of integration in the LEA's and differences between them are examined and the wider implications of recent legislation for the future development of integration are discussed in the light of the findings of the study.
Training to disable prejudice
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Voluntary Voice, 97, September 1995, pp.17-18.
- Publisher:
- London Voluntary Service Council
Reports on a training scheme, Disability Equality Training which is a way for non-disabled people to understand the social and political issues that affect disabled people.
Counselling disabled people: a counsellor's perspective
- Author:
- OLIVER Joy
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 10(3), September 1995, pp.261-279.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
For many years professionals have assumed that disability is a problem for impaired individuals and that it is the disability that causes emotional or psychological problems. This research examines whether a specific model of counselling is needed to help disabled people cope with emotional effects of their disability. The causes of psychological distress are discussed and the way in which counsellors work are studied. Findings showed that more often than not it is the client's lack of control over their physical and social environment and not the impairment that causes emotional difficulties. Counsellors indicated that, through the facilitation of counselling, a sense of self empowerment in practical, emotional and social area could be achieved and this was the central theme emerging as the most distinctive aspect of counselling clients with physical impairments.
Disability in an eastern religious context: historical perspectives
- Author:
- MILES M.
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 10(1), 1995, pp.49-69.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Disability in the past of eastern religions has attracted little formal or comparative scrutiny. A range is sketched here of historical data, viewpoints and attitudes on disability in Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam, which continue to influence the thoughts of half the world's population. Approaches for more detailed studies are suggested, moving towards such global measures for understanding, remediating and accommodating disability as would be more appropriate and acceptable to the non-western majority. Popular notions associated with disabilities in these religions are discussed.
Euthanasia and disabled children
- Author:
- KENNEDY Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Childright, 119, September 1995, pp.11-12.
- Publisher:
- Children's Legal Centre
Examines the issues in, and the media coverage surrounding, the case of Thomas Creedon, a severely disabled child whose parents are seeking the permission of the courts to cease feeding him. Argues that if we continue to view disabled children using the medical model whereby impairment is seen as 'defective' we promote prejudice and disablism and ultimately put all disabled adults and children at risk of widescale euthanasia.