Search results for ‘Subject term:"physical disabilities"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 10 of 11
Disability discrimination reforms in education: could do better?
- Authors:
- BLAIR Ann, LAWSON Anna
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Law Quarterly, 15(1), 2003, pp.41-55.
- Publisher:
- Jordan Publishing
Examines some of the implications of the extension of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 to education as brought about by the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001. It focuses on inconsistencies in the new scheme and draws attention to the relative under-recognition of the rights of disabled children. provision of the Education Act 1996
This ability: an international legal analysis of disability discrimination
- Author:
- COTTER Anne-Marie Mooney
- Publisher:
- Ashgate
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 352p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Disability Law is an increasingly important area in combating disability discrimination. This Ability provides readers with a better understanding of the issue of inequality and aims to increase the likelihood of achieving equality at both the national and international levels for those with disabilities while at the same time educating those without disabilities. The work examines the primary role of legislation and its impact on the court process. It also discusses the two most important trade agreements of our day - namely the North American Free Trade Agreement and the European Union Treaty - in a historical and compelling analysis of discrimination. By providing a detailed examination of the relationship between disability issues and the law, this book will be an important read for those concerned with equality.
The paradox of discriminatory practices as a means of emancipatory strategies
- Author:
- HELMIUS Gisela
- Journal article citation:
- Community Work and Family, 4(3), December 2001, pp.273-284.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Draws on a qualitative study in Sweden in which women from three generations were interviewed about their daily lives. The women studied were all born with a mobility impairment. Inspired by feminist-sociological thought, the article highlights the situation of these women with particular regard to work, education and family. The focus is on potentials for individual empowerment and emancipatory strategies. Argues that the impairment might be identified as a driving force that allows the transcending of constraints of traditional work and family gender roles.
Special Education Needs and Disability Act: disability discrimination in education
- Author:
- RIMMINGTON Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Childright, 178, July 2001, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Children's Legal Centre
Looks at the provisions of Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 (SENDA), which aims to introduce individual rights for children with disabilities in school and provide a mechanism for enforcement. In particular, the Act extends the role of the Special Educational Needs Tribunal to decide on certain limited claims relating to disability discrimination within schools.
Disability Discrimination Act: information pack
- Author:
- DISABILITY ON THE AGENDA
- Publisher:
- Disability On the Agenda
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 7 booklets, poster, in pack.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Information pack on the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 containing booklets on: a brief guide to the Act; definition of disability; employment; access to goods and services; letting or selling land or property; education; public transport vehicles; and the National Disability Council and the Northern Ireland Disability Council. Also includes a poster containing a chart of when the provisions of the Act are expected to come into force.
Disability discrimination: the new law
- Author:
- DOYLE Brian J
- Publisher:
- Jordan
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 443p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Detailed handbook on the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Includes table of cases, other relevant legislation and the full text of the Act. Contains sections on: disability and the disabled person; employment and contract work; trade organisations; goods, facilities and services; property, premises and leases; education; public transport; the institutional framework; and enforcement, remedies and procedure.
Young people with disabilities: preventing discrimination in education
- Author:
- CHILDREN'S LEGAL CENTRE
- Journal article citation:
- Childright, 189, September 2002, pp.9-11.
- Publisher:
- Children's Legal Centre
On 1 September 2002, part IV of the Disability and Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), inserted by the Special Needs and Disability Act 2001, came into force. The new provisions seek to prevent discrimination against disabled people in their access education. They aim to ensure that disabled children are not disadvantaged and to allow for their inclusion as far as possible within mainstream education.
Legislation to counter discrimination against persons with disabilities: report drawn up by the Working Group on Legislation against Discrimination of Persons with Disabilities
- Author:
- STEINMEYER Heinz-Dietrich
- Publisher:
- Council of Europe
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 74p.
- Place of publication:
- Strasbourg
Reviews legislation against discrimination on the grounds of disability in European Union member countries, with reference to such areas as education, mobility , accessibility, employment, health care, sport and leisure. Identifies three means of achieving equality of opportunity: anti-discrimination law, preferential treatment and compensatory measures.
Ending discrimination against disabled people: presented to Parliament by the Minister for Disabled People by command of Her Majesty January 1995
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Commons
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 44p.
- Place of publication:
- London
White paper setting out a package of anti-discrimination legislative proposals and measures for disabled people.
Half measures: RADAR's response to the consultation document on government measures to tackle discrimination against disabled people
- Author:
- ROYAL ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
- Publisher:
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 81p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains sections on: the fight for legislation; education; transport; defining disability; employment; building regulations and housing; access to goods and services; financial services; social security; community care; and recommendations.