SOCWORK 1A06 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Cerebral Palsy, Ableism, Social Stratification
21 Sep 2016
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What is a disability a loss or reduction of functional ability and activity as a result of impairment. >a physical, mental, emotional, learning and developmental or neurological condition that substantially limits or impairs an individual"s functioning in one or more major life activities of the individuals. >a restriction or lack of ability to do what is within the range of normal human activity. >some can heal with time (mental disorders for example) >different government agencies define disability in various ways. It is estimated that 4. 4 million people living in canada have a disability. It is estimated that 600 million people worldwide have a disability. Social work is a helping profession, you are more than likely to come in contact with persons or families impacted by disability. People with disabilities face discrimination and are more likely to face adversity than able bodied or minded people. Disability is a human constant, yet negative stigmatizations exist.
