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`[A]n insightful investigation into the perceptions and experiences, struggles, and responsibilities of a society concerned about sensitively addressing issues of disability' - Contemporary Psychology This important text draws together a wealth of experience to present theoretical and practical insights into the way society intervenes in the lives of disabled people, and considers how resources could be used in ways that are more helpful and supportive.
Sommario
Introduction - Gerald Hales
PART ONE: SETTING THE SCENE
Aspects of Intervention - Ann Macfarlane
Consultation, Care, Help and Support
Key Issues in Support - Collette Welch
PART TWO: THE PRACTICALITIES
Mobility Impairment - Sue Napolitano
Visual Impairment and Disability - Colin Barnes
A Hearing Difficulty as Impairment - Mairian Corker
Learning Difficulties - Sheila Ford
PART THREE: HOW DOES IT FEEL?
The Experience of Care - Sian Vasey
Disabled People and the Equal Opportunities Movement - Bernard Leach
The Experience of Counselling - Sallie Withers
Being a Counsellor - Ray Woolfe
PART FOUR: MAKING IT WORK
Simulation Exercises in Disability Awareness Training - Sally French
A Critique
Disability and Legislation - Ken Davis
Rights and Equality
Legislation - Deborah Cooper
A Practical Example - Young People and Education
Working Choices - Brenda Smith
The Attitudes of Health Professionals towards Disabled People - Sally French
PART FIVE: THE WAY FORWARD
Four Camels of Disability - Dick Leaman
Developing New Services - Vic Finkelstein and Ossie Stuart
Info autore
Gerald Hales is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Educational Technology at The Open University
CONTRIBUTORS
Colin Barnes University of Leeds
Deborah Cooper National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
Marian Corker
Ken Davis Derbyshire Coalition of Disabled People
Vic Finkelstein Open University
Sally French Brunel University
Bernard Leach Manchester Metropolitan University
Dick Leaman Lambeth Accord
Ann Macfarlane Consultant Disability Services
Sue Napolitano
Brenda Smith City University
Ossie Stuart University of York
Sian Vasey, TV Producer and Presenter for ′Does He Take Sugar?′
Collette Welch London Borough of Waltham Forest
Sallie Withers Herefordshire Lifestyles
Ray Woolfe Keele University
Riassunto
This study presents theoretical and practical perspectives on how society intervenes in the lives of people with disabilities, demonstrating ways in which such interventions can be ineffective and often counter-productive. Topics include care and counselling, legislation, and future developments.
