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Disability refers to the social effects of physical or mental impairment. This definition, known as the 'social model' of disability, makes a clear distinction between the impairment itself (such as a medical condition that makes a person unable to walk or unable to sit) and the disabling effects of society in relation to that impairment. As Frank Bowe put it in Handicapping America (1978), the real issue is the societal response to disability: if a community allows physical, architectural, transportation, and other barriers to remain in place, society is creating handicaps that oppress individuals with disabilities. If, on the other hand, a community removes those barriers, persons with disabilities can function at much higher levels. In simple terms, it is not the inability to walk or inability to sit that prevents a person entering a building unaided but the existence of stairs or the lack of benches to lie down, that are inaccessible to a wheelchair-user or a person with sitting disability. In other words, 'disability' is socially constructed. The 'social model' is often contrasted with the 'medical model' which sees 'disability' as synonymous with 'impairment.'
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Another film - this one you need to allow a little time to see, Shameless : the art of disability http://bit.ly/4twlFi
susanfitzm (Susan Fitzmaurice) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:15:15 -0000
Another film - this one you need to allow a little time to see, Shameless : the art of disability http://bit.ly/4twlFi
RT @getbuzzed: Part II of Community Living Leaders story about artist Caroline Matte and life as person with an intellectual disability ...
danieliharris (Daniel I. Harris) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:14:47 -0000
RT @getbuzzed: Part II of Community Living Leaders story about artist Caroline Matte and life as person with an intellectual disability ...
The Faces of Intellectual Disability: Philosophical Reflections - by Licia Carlson - Indiana University Press. http://bit.ly/8jv5R7
health_book (New Health Books) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:09:12 -0000
The Faces of Intellectual Disability: Philosophical Reflections - by Licia Carlson - Indiana University Press. http://bit.ly/8jv5R7
Pastors Take Note: 'Need for Theological Meaning of Disability': http://wp.me/pvF8a-cu
johnpknight (John Knight) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:02:33 -0000
Pastors Take Note: 'Need for Theological Meaning of Disability': http://wp.me/pvF8a-cu
Peds: Bilateral Submandibulectomy for the Treatment of Drooling in Children with Neurological Disability: European Journ http://url4.eu/vz2f
MDLinx (Sandeep Pulim MD) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:00:24 -0000
Peds: Bilateral Submandibulectomy for the Treatment of Drooling in Children with Neurological Disability: European Journ http://url4.eu/vz2f
Yay! I was approved to receive unemployment but only starting this week. For the past months I have to apply for disability booooo.
mlarad (Martha) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:58:40 -0000
Yay! I was approved to receive unemployment but only starting this week. For the past months I have to apply for disability booooo.
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Where Can I Do? - Advice and information on sport, health and fitness for people with disabilities. Includes details of accessible activities, facilities and equipment , membership newsletters and forums.
Ability Sports Association - Bristol based organisation promoting sport for people with disabilities throughout the South West. News, events and details of local clubs with session times and contacts.
Ayrshire Special Games - Information about a tournament for children and young people with physical and learning disabilities, staged at Inverclyde Sports Centre in November 2002.
Meta Description: [ Ayrshire Special Games is a fun-packed sports tournament for children and young people with physical and learning disabilities, staged at Inverclyde Sports Centre in April 2003 ]
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Bolton Disability Sports Association - A summary of their work with a list of events and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Introduction to the BDSA ]
Bournemouth Sports Forum for the Disabled - Offers several sports on a turn up and join in basis.
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British Commonwealth Paraplegic Games - History of the British Commonwealth Paraplegic Games
British Disabled Flying Club - Promoting opportunities in aviation for people with disabilities. Information about where to fly, pictures and chat.
Meta Description: [ flying, aviation, flying for the disabled, disability, accessible holidays, wheelchair access, disabled,antipas, antipas designworks ]
Cerebral Palsy Sport England and Wales - History of Cerebral Palsy sports, classifications, contacts and sport-specific information from this administration.
Disability Sports Northern Ireland - Develops opportunities for people with disabilities to take part in sport, recreation and physical activity. Groups, newsletter, projects and photo gallery.
Disability View - Sports - Full text of a range of articles from Disability Review magazine.
Meta Description: [ DISABILITY VIEW MAGAZINE ONLINE - THE WEBSITE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE WHERE ABILITY COUNTS ]
Disabled Shooters Group - Clay pigeon shooting. Offers have a go days, events, and the opportunity to compete internationally.
Meta Description: [ clay pigeon shooting with the disabled shooting group ]
English Federation of Disability Sport - National body responsible for developing sport for disabled people in England. Regional pages, information on coaching, different sports, publications, help and advice.
English Sports Association for People with Learning Difficulty - Offers opportunities and advice to people with learning difficulty who want to take part in sports activities. News, projects and resources.
Goalball.co.uk - Governing body for the sport. Includes development plan, events calendar, mailing lists, and contacts. Features text only and graphic versions of site.
Graham Marsh - Transplant Sportsman - Gold medal winning golfer and athlete at transplant games worldwide. Personal story and links.
Meta Description: [ Graham Marsh had a heart transplant in July 1999. He now competes in transplant games internationally. Read his informative,amusing story and much more besides. ]
Greenbank Sports Academy - Fully accessible sports centre in Liverpool with accommodation and restaurant. Offers foundation degrees in sports development for disabled people. Includes activities, events and news.
London Sports Forum For Disabled People - Events, publications, projects, news, information and advice about disabled sports in the Greater London area.
Meta Description: [ Developing sport and physical activity for disabled people in London ]
No Limits Sports Club for Children with Special Needs - Promotes sport for disabled children living in or around West Lothian, from recreational activities to full Olympic or Paralympic standard. What's on, reports and newsletters.
Oldham Owls, Lancashire - Club active in several disability sports including swimming, basketball, table tennis and fishing. Club details, including honours and history.
Red Diamonds - Wokingham and Bracknell Disabled Sports and Social Club offering table tennis, swimming and field events. Includes information about the Wokingham Games and meetings.
Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association - Disabled sport including swimming, table tennis, bowls, and archery. Special events such as paddling across the channel and river raft racing.
Meta Description: [ Rugby Sport for the Disabled Association ]
Solihull Sports Club for the Disabled - A sports club for disabled people run by disabled people. Brief introduction, meeting times and locations plus contact details.
Meta Description: [ A sports club for disabled people that is run by disabled people. ]
Sporting Activities for Disabled People - Equipment rental service for disabled sailors and skiers.
Meta Description: [ Disability sport website dedicated, initially, to the sports pursuits of Sailing and Skiing. An information resource for all levels of skill ability: locations, sports centres, equipment stocks, experiences or advice from enthusiasts and experts. The site aims to positively encourage participati... ]
The British Paralympics Association - Charity responsible for selecting, preparing, entering, funding and managing Britain's teams at the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games.
Meta Description: [ British Paralypmic Association ]
Western Isles Disability Sport - Information on a range of sports and events for people with disabilities.
Meta Description: [ Western Isles Disability Sport offers the chance for disabled sportsmen and women throughout the islands to achieve their potential in the Sport of their choice. The opportunity to try something new. ]
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