In addition to analysing the barriers that disabled people encounter in education, housing, leisure and employment, this edition has new chapters on: international issues; diversity among disabled people; sexuality; and bioethics. The primary aim of this volume is to reflect changes over the past ten years since the first edition. Despite major changes in legislation, for instance, the dominant picture remains one of discrimination, prejudice, injustice and poverty, often rationalised on the grounds of supposed progress for disabled people. Part I charts the continuing development of a social approach to understanding disability and impairment that emanates from the lived experience of injustice and the establishment of a collective identity of disabled people. Part II addresses ‘image’ at its broadest – as encompassed by the notion of identity. The disabling barriers analysed in Part III are those that prevent the full participative citizenship of disabled people, that marginalise and segregate people in every aspect of social life, that deny access to and participation in organisations and that preclude equal rights. Part IV turns to the help and support provided for and by disabled people. Disabling barriers here are those faced by disabled people within the service providers’ models. Finally the reader concludes by focusing on possibilities for creating full democratic participation within the context of a rapidly changing social world.
In addition to analysing the barriers that disabled people encounter in education, housing, leisure and employment, this edition has new chapters on: international issues; diversity among disabled people; sexuality; and bioethics. The primary aim of this volume is to reflect changes over the past ten years since the first edition. Despite major changes in legislation, for instance, the dominant picture remains one of discrimination, prejudice, injustice and poverty, often rationalised on the grounds of supposed progress for disabled people. Part I charts the continuing development of a social approach to understanding disability and impairment that emanates from the lived experience of injustice and the establishment of a collective identity of disabled people. Part II addresses ‘image’ at its broadest – as encompassed by the notion of identity. The disabling barriers analysed in Part III are those that prevent the full participative citizenship of disabled people, that marginalise and segregate people in every aspect of social life, that deny access to and participation in organisations and that preclude equal rights. Part IV turns to the help and support provided for and by disabled people. Disabling barriers here are those faced by disabled people within the service providers’ models. Finally the reader concludes by focusing on possibilities for creating full democratic participation within the context of a rapidly changing social world.
Subject terms:
independence, models, physical disabilities, policy, rights, self-concept, social exclusion, social care provision, stereotyped attitudes, citizenship, empowerment, equal opportunities;
Disability and Society, 18(5), August 2003, pp.547-560.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
This paper reflects on a small-scale qualitative research study around the establishment of a conductive education centre in a city in the north of England. From the outset, the centre's existence presented a challenge to existing services because the monopoly control of existing professional practice and policy was under question. The research does not offer an evaluation of the effectiveness of conductive education. The task was to examine the centre's provision in relation to existing statutory services, and provide a forum for informed discussion relating to the provision and organisation of multi-professional services for disabled children. The paper suggests that, although there was a mutual tension between the centre and professionals, a number of pointers could become a starting point for a more equitable partnership between parents and existing service providers. The authors also argue, however, that such a notion of partnership is limited without the voices of disabled people.
This paper reflects on a small-scale qualitative research study around the establishment of a conductive education centre in a city in the north of England. From the outset, the centre's existence presented a challenge to existing services because the monopoly control of existing professional practice and policy was under question. The research does not offer an evaluation of the effectiveness of conductive education. The task was to examine the centre's provision in relation to existing statutory services, and provide a forum for informed discussion relating to the provision and organisation of multi-professional services for disabled children. The paper suggests that, although there was a mutual tension between the centre and professionals, a number of pointers could become a starting point for a more equitable partnership between parents and existing service providers. The authors also argue, however, that such a notion of partnership is limited without the voices of disabled people.
Subject terms:
multidisciplinary services, parental skills training, parent-child relations, parents, physical disabilities, politics, social care provision, special education, user participation, user views, carers, children, evaluation;
Examines the consequences of the social model of disability. From this point of view society is itself at fault, that is a disabling society that is geared to, built for and by, and controlled by non-disabled people. This exclusion of disabled people is created and constructed in every aspect of living including language, thinking, the built environment and power structures and regulations. This model asserts that whether one is disabled or not, one lives within a 'disabling society'.
Examines the consequences of the social model of disability. From this point of view society is itself at fault, that is a disabling society that is geared to, built for and by, and controlled by non-disabled people. This exclusion of disabled people is created and constructed in every aspect of living including language, thinking, the built environment and power structures and regulations. This model asserts that whether one is disabled or not, one lives within a 'disabling society'.
Subject terms:
models, physical disabilities, rights, social exclusion, social model, social policy, social care provision, social work theories, anti-oppressive practice, discrimination, employment, equal opportunities;
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;