KINE 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 32: Protected Group, Deinstitutionalisation
26 Mar 2016
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A movement by and for people with disabilities. Attempt to reframe disability from medical issue to a social issue. Deinstitutionalization (removing people with disabilities from asylums/hospitals) across the developed world. Us adoption of disability discrimination act (1990) Uk adoption of disability discrimination act (1995) Academics widespread adoption of social model of disability. Disability a protected class under charter of rights and freedom (can"t discriminate anyone based on disability) Disability legislation on place in many provinces (hints that protection from. Charter is not enough, employer can still decide to emply someone else instead) Adoption of the convention of the rights of persons with disabilities. Impairment an injury, illness, or congenital condition that causes or is likely to cause a loss or difference of physiological or psychological function, exists within the body. Disability the loss or limitation of opportunities to take part in society on an equal level with others due to social and environmental barriers.
