Disability in context: resource disability portfolio. Guide 1

Use Guide 1 to gain understanding about how disabled people place themselves within society and to learn what factors influence their choice of services.

Introduction

1. Who disabled people are: Characterising disability

2. Rights for disabled people: Your duties under the law; Changing legislation; The idea of ‘community’

3. How disabled people view themselves: Politics and rights; Companionship and support; Deaf culture British Sign Language; Social/medical models; Defining disability; Self-definition as a choice

4. Everyday experiences: Institutional culture; Physical access; Representation Education; Gaining information

Conclusion