Category: Disability

Brown, Robyn Lewis, and Mairead Eastin Moloney. Intersectionality, Work, and Well-Being: The Effects of Gender and Disability. Gender & Society, vol. 33, no. 1, 2019, pp. 94-122. During the last several decades, the intersectionality of such social concepts as race and gender has been significantly enlarged from the disability justice perspective. This peer-reviewed article focuses…

Today, more than one billion individuals have impairments; these are mostly the poorest members of civilizations. Discrimination and stigmatization they go through are two major aspects in practically every society. Their inability to participate in and attend educational institutions as well as find jobs creates barriers to their development and well-being. As a result, the…

There are a variety of reasons why no law in Florida makes the teens behavior illegal. With an in-depth look at the matter, the question of whether Florida law ought to change to cater to such issues can be debated, and an amicable solution can be reached. The current law in Florida does not make…

Table of Contents Introduction Historical Overview Target Population and Eligibility Ideological Foundations Analysis of the Policy Conclusion References Introduction Disabled persons are among the most vulnerable groups in society. Depending on the disability type and severity, they might not be able to work or sustain their daily living. In developed societies, governments recognize the need…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Accepting a disability can be challenging psychologically, especially for people with an acquired condition. A number of factors influence the formation of a negative or positive response. The basis is the character of the person, which is also affected by economic and educational aspects. Family support…

Introduction People living with disabilities have historically been viewed as disadvantaged members of society. Until the 18th century, disability was seen by many societies as an expression of witchcraft, demonic possessions, or sin. As such, the disabled person was often ostracized by his/her community (Glowacki (2007: 5). The 21st century has seen a significant change…

Abstract The essay seeks to explore the interaction between health conditions, environmental, and personal factors in the lives of people experiencing disability. It provides a disability case of a 38-year old female living in Cloncurry, western Queensland in Australia. The case entails an acquired brain injury following a road accident involving a motorbike. It explains…

Table of Contents Introduction Why Accommodation is Important Accommodating for Women Accommodating for Disabled people Conclusion References Introduction The workplace environment is the place many people spend much time in, as every person needs to sustain themselves and support their families. Working can often be hard and tiring, and the need to be able to…

Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), passed in 1990, has significantly improved the lives of disabled individuals, in particular, by facilitating their access to public spaces. However, these people are still faced with injustices, and such factors as gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and religion may further worsen their experiences. For example, according to…

Conduct disorders are characterized by persistent and profound behavioral habits that drive children to act inflexibly and uniformly in diverse conditions. The disabled demeanor differs from normal in feeling, thinking, sensing, and communicating. These ingrained behavioral patterns cause hardships, create anxiety in the soul, or interfere with daily life. Diverse factors can be the reason…