My query concerns the development of thinking on disability which
brings us to the present day.
I recall in the 60's in the UK that disabled peoples' groups
conformed with the individual tragedy model and set up some local
clubs as charities. There was little understanding of the social
model. Their state and status was not questioned by themselves. (I
speak of local experience only). Perhaps if charity was the only
option seen to be available it was a case of that or nothing. Going
back further there was the village idiot. Perhaps things have
changed quite a bit? Yet discrimination remains.
If anyone could direct me to useful sources of reading on the history
of disability, UK & beyond please?
Thanks
Philip Scullion
Senior Lecturer
Nursing and Midwifery
School of Health and Social Sciences
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry, CV1 5FB
Tel 024 76887969 Direct
or 024 76887928 Reception
FAX 024 76887910
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