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Deconstructing disability: the impact of definition
- Author:
- BRZUZY Stephanie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Poverty, 1(1), 1997, pp.81-91.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Socially constructed definitions of disability have varied throughout history. Deconstruction of the categorizations of people with disabilities demonstrates how the definition of the word perpetuates inequality. This article analyzss the prevalent definitions and models of disability used in our society. The elements of these definitions which contribute to oppression and inequality are discussed. The article concludes with a call for a reconstruction of the definition of disability in order to embrace variation and equalize rights and opportunities.
Pushing the boat out: an introductory study of admissions to UK medical, dental and veterinary schools for applicants with disabilities
- Author:
- TYNAN Anne
- Publisher:
- University of Newcaslte. LTSN-01 Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 77p.
- Place of publication:
- Newcastle upon Tyne
This study focuses on how medical, dental and veterinary schools differ in the information offered on their websites for potential applicants with disabilities. This includes an assessment of the relevant requirements of the registration or professional bodies and how clearly these are transmitted. If more people with disabilities are to enter medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine, these ‘portals to the professions’ (the websites) should encourage them to investigate their possibilities of doing so.
The draft Disability Discrimination Bill
- Author:
- PYE, Marie
- Journal article citation:
- Access by Design, 100, Autumn 2004, pp.13-15.
- Publisher:
- Centre for Accessible Environments
Explores two key measures in the draft Bill in relation to the public sector: the extension of the Disability Discrimination Act to cover all functions of public bodies and the introduction of a new duty to promote equal opportunity. These are the focus of a new Department for Work and Pensions consultation document.
Equality in Scotland guide in data sources 2002
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Central Statistics Unit
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Central Statistics Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Equal opportunities is your business too: guidance for Scotland
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Commission for racial Equality
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Commission for Racial Equality
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Equality in Scotland: disabled people
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Enabled not disabled
- Author:
- LEECH Tim
- Journal article citation:
- Volunteering, 70, August 2001, p.12.
- Publisher:
- Volunteering England
The author, Chair of the IYV2001 Disabled People Sub-group, argues passionately that volunteering should be more inclusive for disabled people.
Disability in Scotland: a baseline study
- Authors:
- RIDDELL Sheila, BANKS Pauline
- Publisher:
- Strathclyde Centre for Disability Research
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 144p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
Integrating disability into transport policy: establishment of a mobility and access committee for Scotland
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Development Department
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Act on equality
- Author:
- CLOUGH Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 7.7.99, 1999, p.29.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Since becoming law, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 has been praised and criticised. Explains how it affects nurses with disabilities.