Sociopolitical Aspects of Disabilities

by Bryan, Willie V.

• ISBN13: 9780398072407
• ISBN10: 039807240X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Foundation of Beliefs and Treatment of Persons with Disabilities	3	(18)
Introduction	4	(1)
Foundation of Concepts of Disabilities	5	(2)
Linkage among Education, Employment, and Economics	7	(4)
Questions of Normalcy	11	(4)
History of Rehabilitation	15	(3)
Conclusion	18	(3)
Concepts of Disabilities	21	(32)
Introduction	22	(1)
Sociopolitical Concept	23	(2)
Functional Limitation Concept	25	(1)
Value of Both Concepts	26	(1)
Evolution of Concepts Toward Disabilities	27	(8)
Progressive Efforts in America	35	(2)
Social Darwinism	37	(1)
Eugenics	37	(12)
Conclusion	49	(4)
The Landscape of Disabilities	53	(16)
Introduction	54	(1)
Diversity of Disabilities	55	(1)
Reasons for Increase in Population of Persons with Disabilities	56	(1)
Definitions	57	(6)
Disability among Racial, Ethnic Groups and Women	63	(2)
Disability among Children	65	(1)
Conclusion	65	(4)
The Oppressed	69	(20)
Introduction	70	(1)
Prejudice	71	(3)
Discrimination	74	(4)
Self Esteem of Persons with Disabilities	78	(3)
Perceptions and Attitudes	81	(5)
Conclusion	86	(3)
Social Environment	89	(24)
Introduction	90	(3)
Evolution of American Work Ethics	93	(3)
Becoming Employed	96	(2)
Employment Myths	98	(4)
Types of Employment	102	(4)
Education	106	(1)
Economics	107	(1)
Conclusion	108	(5)
The Advocates	113	(24)
Introduction	114	(1)
Individuals	115	(14)
Groups	129	(4)
Conclusion	133	(4)
Disability Rights Movement	137	(18)
Introduction	138	(1)
Disability Rights Protests	139	(11)
Conclusion	150	(5)
Political History	155	(40)
Introduction	156	(3)
Vocational Education Acts	159	(2)
Developmental Disabilities Acts	161	(4)
Basic and Special Education Acts	165	(3)
Professional Training and Continuing Education Acts	168	(1)
Vocational and Rehabilitation Acts	169	(13)
Medical Rehabilitation Acts	182	(1)
Employment Acts	183	(3)
Economic Assistance Acts	186	(1)
Deinstitutionalization and Independent Living Acts	186	(1)
Accessibility and Technology Acts	187	(2)
Civil Rights and Advocacy Acts	189	(2)
Conclusion	191	(4)
Family	195	(28)
Introduction	196	(1)
Family Defined	196	(1)
Family Roles	197	(2)
What Is a Crisis?	199	(3)
Family in Crisis	202	(2)
How Families React to Crises	204	(2)
Reorganization of the Family	206	(5)
Adjusting to Differences	211	(1)
Initial Reactions	212	(4)
Other Reactions	216	(3)
Conclusion	219	(4)
Conclusion	223	(8)
Introduction	223	(1)
When Is a Person Rehabilitated?	224	(1)
Special Accommodations	225	(1)
Inclusion	226	(1)
Cultural Sensitivity	227	(1)
The New Phoenix	228	(2)
Confidentiality	230	(1)
Appendix A	231	(10)
Appendix B	241	(4)
Name Index	245	(5)
Subject Index	250