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The disability rights movement in Japan: past present and future
- Authors:
- HAYASHI Reiko, OKUHIRA Masako
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 16(6), October 2001, pp.855-869.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Introduces the history of the modern disability rights movement in Japan, which has been a driving force for change in social norms and policies, and for improving the lives of disabled persons and their families. It presents the traditional social norms and policies that resulted in the confinement of disabled people in their parents' homes and in institutions, a radical movement of people with cerebral palsy active in 1960-1980s, the emergence of the independent living movement in 1980s, and the current disability rights movement and its future challenges.
Research and 'disability': accounts, biographies and policies
- Authors:
- FAWCETT Barbara, HEARN Jeff
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 19(2), 2001, pp.27-44.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
This article reviews and re-evaluates a qualitative research project carried out in England in the late 1990s. The project was informed from its inception by the social model of disability, and explores how 'disability' is conceptualised within the accounts of participants defined by others as disabled. It also examines participants' views of community care services. As part of this discussion, notions of collaborative and emancipatory research are appraised. The implications of the findings for policy and practice in the field of social work and social care are discussed.
Current social work practice in the fields of mental illness and intellectual disability: changing service approaches to people with a disability?
- Authors:
- LOGAN Bill, CHUNG Donna
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 54(3), September 2001, pp.31-42.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study of social work practice and disability follows the history of two fields of disability: mental illness and intellectual disability. Of particular interest are two key policy influences in the disability sector, deinstitutionalisation and normalisation. The extent to which deinstitutionalisation and normalisation have brought real benefit to people with disabilities is examined from the social workers' perspectives. The implementation of these polices and practices on the daily work of social work practice in these two field involves significantly different foci and approach. The study found that the similarities and differences between the two fields of practice are influenced by the historical and contemporary developments in the care and control of people with disabilities.
Voices from segregated schooling: towards an inclusive education system
- Authors:
- COOK Tina, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 16(2), March 2001, pp.293-310.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Romantown LEA, like other authorities in England and Wales, is adopting a policy of 'inclusion' in providing education for young disabled people. The reorganisation has involved the closure of Adamston, an all-age school for pupils with physical disabilities. This article addresses the meaning of 'inclusion' from the viewpoint of disabled people who have experienced segregated education. Draws first on the literature to offer an analysis of the documented views of survivors of special schools. Secondly, explores the views and experiences of Adamston pupils prior to the closure of the school. Argues that voices from experiences of segregation are central in constructing 'inclusion' and essential in any process of change towards an education system which is truly inclusive.
Social policy review 13: developments and debates 2000-2001
- Editors:
- SYKES Robert, BOCHEL Catherine, ELLISON Nick
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 300p.bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Annual selection of commissioned articles focusing on developments and debates in the UK, Europe and internationally.
The disability rights movement: from charity to confrontation
- Authors:
- FLEISHER Doris Zames, ZAMES Freida
- Publisher:
- Temple University Press
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 278p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, PA
This book, a history of the American disability movement, documents the evolution of attitudes from isolation and charity to confrontation and rights; from sheltered workshops to independent living; from 'cripples' and 'invalids' to people with disabilities. Contents include: deinstitutionalisation and independent living; disability rights legislation; the struggle for change; access to jobs and health care; physician assisted suicide; disability and technology; disabled veterans; education; identity and culture.