Beyond disability

by Gerald Hales

NB This copy repeats itself! This important text draws together a wealth of experience to present theoretical and practical insights into the way society intervenes in the lives of disabled people. It also considers how resources could be used in ways that are more helpful and supportive. Stressing the social contexts within which disabilities become apparent, the authors highlight two key points: Disabled people only have practical difficulties in the area of life affected by their disability - in other respects they are no different from anyone else; The disabled are handicapped not by...

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