![]() ![]() Karen Stone has an excellent chapter on accessible housing. ".an accessible, inclusive, humane society is the responsibility of everyone." ![]() The author estimates that if you include in this number the elderly, pregnant women, individuals who are temporarily "infirm" or sick, the injured, infants and children, you are probably talking about more than fifty percent of the population. She deals with disability as a human constant which affects each and everyone of us at some time in our lives.Īccording to the latest US census, some 50 million Americans have disabilities or about twenty percent of the population. The book covers a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, visible and invisible disabilities, chronic illnesses, women and disabilities, accessible housing, transportation, attendant care, aging, sex, and suicide. The problem is that she assumes that this situation, along with some others she mentions, is, at least to some degree, true right across Canada. Vancouver's transportation system, for example, "is considered one of the most progressive in all of North America." This is good news. Yes, she is quite aware of Canada, and in some areas gives us better marks than we deserve. "'Piss on pity' is the battle cry of persons with disabilities heard around the world"Īs a United States writer, most of the statistical and/or other information is based on the experience of disability in the US, but the author has traveled to Scandinavia and Canada and is able to provide a perspective on disability that extends well beyond her country. As someone who has lived with MS for many years, the author knows whereof she speaks. ![]() The outlook and the attitudes embodied in the book are both positive and universal. It tells us what everyone should know about disabilities in general, while providing much specific information at the same time. This is one of the best general, all purpose books I've read about disability. Special thanks to the Victor Pineda Foundation for its contribution.Review courtesy of Ability Network, Spring 1998 Organized by the Division for Social Policy and Development, Department of Economic and Social Affairs with the support of the Department of Public Information. The event aims to highlight the role of media in raising awareness about the rights and potentials of persons with disabilities as well as the importance of the participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life. ![]() The theme for observance of the Day in 2004 is “Nothing About Us Without Us” aims to provide an opportunity to focus on the active involvement and participation of persons with disabilities in the planning of strategies and policies that affect their lives. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 47/3 of 14 October 1992. UN Chronicle – International Day of Disabled Persons, 2004 Question and answer session Secretary-General’s message on the International Day of Disabled Persons Observance of the Day offers an opportunity to foster changes in attitudes towards persons with disabilities and eliminate barriers to their full participation in all aspects of life. The active involvement of persons with disabilities in the ongoing elaboration of a convention on the rights of persons with disabilities has proved to be an excellent example of how the principle of full participation can be put into practice and how it can contribute to the development of truly inclusive societies, in which all voices are heard and persons with disabilities can help shape a better world for all. The motto “Nothing About Us Without Us” relies on this principle of participation, and it has been used by Disabled Peoples Organizations throughout the years as part of the global movement to achieve the full participation and equalization of opportunities for, by and with persons with disabilities. The observance of the Day in 2004 will focus on the active involvement of persons with disabilities in the planning of strategies and policies that affect their lives. International Day of Disabled Persons 2004 ![]()
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