Dear List,
Wondering if anyone can help, I am involved in staff development around disability issues
at MMU and part of my presentation discusses medical and social model language. I was
wondering if anyone on this list can tell me the origins of the word handicap? I have
heard two theories 1) that it is descended from a swedish word 2) that it's literal
meaning is 'cap in hand' i.e. beggar and therefore highly offensive.
Any clarification greatfully received.
Many thanks,
Anna
Anna Charles - Jones
Learning Support Adviser
Student Services
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Manchester M15 6BH
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Appointments: 0161 247 3491
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