SOCWK301R Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Universal Design, Social Constructionism, Ableism
30 Jan 2018
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Covers impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. Person"s ability/disability at any given point in time is dependent on their age, stage of life ind. experiences, ecological conditions, even time of the day. Why it is important to study disability issues. Our norms give rise to ableism (discrimination and ill-treatment towards people who do not meet norms of ability , beauty , or perfection ) Adults with disabilities face significant barriers in securing employment and fulfilling social lives. 3. 8 million people/13. 7% of canadians aged 15 and older = reported being limited in their daily activities bc of a disability increases steadily with age, women reported higher prevalence than in men. Youngest age group (15-24) = mental/psychological, learning disabilities and pain. 45-64 = most common types were pain, flexibility and mobility. Had to sacrifice personal needs, reset priorities, reorganize lives while maintaining productive and professional lives. Social constructionist perspective: disability and ability are social construction.
