In search of freedom : how persons with disabilities have been disenfranchised from the mainstream of American society and how the search for freedom continues / by Willie V. Bryan.

By:

Bryan, Willie V

Material type: Text

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780398084509
0398084505

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323.3 23

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HV1553

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Contents:

FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION -- FREEDOM OF ACCESS -- STRUGGLES FOR FREEDOM: DISABILITY RIGHTS MOVEMENT -- POLITICS OF FREEDOM -- INTERNAL FREEDOM (SELF ESTEEM) PART 1 -- INTERNAL FREEDOM (ATTITUDES) PART 2 -- FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- INTERVENTION: ASSISTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND FAMILY ATTAIN FREEDOM-PART 1 -- INTERVENTION: ASSISTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND FAMILY ATTAIN FREEDOM-PART 2 -- THE SEARCH CONTINUES.

Summary: This updated and expanded new edition continues the theme of the first edition of emphasizing the struggles in which persons with disabilities have engaged, the barriers they have had to overcome, and the barriers they continue to face in their quest to obtain freedom. A major point is that disabilities are a part of life and everyone has limitations, therefore, persons with disabilities should be treated the same as any other human. The disability rights movement and its role in placing the demands of persons with disabilities before American society are discussed. Legislative action that imp.

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This updated and expanded new edition continues the theme of the first edition of emphasizing the struggles in which persons with disabilities have engaged, the barriers they have had to overcome, and the barriers they continue to face in their quest to obtain freedom. A major point is that disabilities are a part of life and everyone has limitations, therefore, persons with disabilities should be treated the same as any other human. The disability rights movement and its role in placing the demands of persons with disabilities before American society are discussed. Legislative action that imp.

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