Just a note of thanks to all who responded to my request about
Theorising disability and Impairment. Very stimulating both on and
off list discussion and much helpful food for thought and some
additional references.
Yes a course must have a philosophy, perhaps a foundation of human
rights, but explore multiple perspectives, and validating views from
many sources. I believe education avoids indoctrination, or tries
to, and would encourage reasoned critique of the medical, social &
interface models of disability. No doubt students may be challenged
and disturbed, but extended in their thinking. If it were a course
FOR nurses, which it is not exclusively, I would expect some
resistance to the social model and some adherence to the medical
model but would seek to raise consiousness of the equal opportunity
dimensions of disability.
Perhaps disability studies attracts people who are converted already
to such a perspective and are little disturbed by the contents??
Once again thanks
Further comments welcome
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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