KINE 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Ableism, Protected Group, Deinstitutionalisation
23 Jan 2017
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A movement by and for people with disabilities. Attempt to reframe disability from medical issue to a social issue. Us- adoption of americans with disabilities act (1990) Uk- adoption of disability discrimination act (1995) Academics- widespread adoption of social model of disabilities. Canada: disability a protected class under charter of rights and freedoms (1981, disability legislation in place in many provinces. United nations: international year of the disabled person (1981, adoption of the convention of the rights of persons with disabilities (2006) Impairment: an injury, illness, or congenital condition that causes or is likely to cause a loss of difference of physiological or psychological function (physical) Disability: the loss or limitation of opportunities to take part in society on an equal level with others due too social and environment barriers. Lack of autonomy for people with disabilities. Put responsibility on governments to ensure inclusion. Ultimately, the removal of societal barriers to full citizenship and societal participation.
