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Disability refers to the social effects of physical or mental impairment. This definition, known as the 'social model' of disability, makes a clear distinction between the impairment itself (such as a medical condition that makes a person unable to walk or unable to sit) and the disabling effects of society in relation to that impairment. As Frank Bowe put it in Handicapping America (1978), the real issue is the societal response to disability: if a community allows physical, architectural, transportation, and other barriers to remain in place, society is creating handicaps that oppress individuals with disabilities. If, on the other hand, a community removes those barriers, persons with disabilities can function at much higher levels. In simple terms, it is not the inability to walk or inability to sit that prevents a person entering a building unaided but the existence of stairs or the lack of benches to lie down, that are inaccessible to a wheelchair-user or a person with sitting disability. In other words, 'disability' is socially constructed. The 'social model' is often contrasted with the 'medical model' which sees 'disability' as synonymous with 'impairment.'
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And, of course, who can forget Jetstar's treatment of a disabled athlete? DO NOT FLY with Jetstar is what I say to myself! #jetstar
Level20EastGuy (Level20EastGuy) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:55:39 -0000
And, of course, who can forget Jetstar's treatment of a disabled athlete? DO NOT FLY with Jetstar is what I say to myself! #jetstar
@TeddyRCacher I'm Just Not That Creative. Just noticed it's just been disabled. 1TBZ5 close but not 1TB25
SloTwitch (SloTwitch) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:55:10 -0000
@TeddyRCacher I'm Just Not That Creative. Just noticed it's just been disabled. 1TBZ5 close but not 1TB25
Hawaii spending on health care for disabled 14th highes... - http://fwix.com/article/29_ff25134cf7
honolululocal (Honolulu Local) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:53:49 -0000
Hawaii spending on health care for disabled 14th highes... - http://fwix.com/article/29_ff25134cf7
@dylanw @mattmay I never felt sorry for disabled people until I met the so-called "experts" who claim to represent their interests.
diveintomark (Mark Pilgrim) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:53:10 -0000
@dylanw @mattmay I never felt sorry for disabled people until I met the so-called "experts" who claim to represent their interests.
8:52PM Update:Disabled Vehicle: Eastbound On US-460E in Appomattox Co. 1 lane closed. Potential Delays.
511southwestva (511 Virginia) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:52:57 -0000
8:52PM Update:Disabled Vehicle: Eastbound On US-460E in Appomattox Co. 1 lane closed. Potential Delays.
5 Best Disabled Travel Tips For Cheap or Free Travel For Travelers With Disabilities http://bit.ly/7qCKrS
PattiDudek (Patricia Dudek) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:51:19 -0000
5 Best Disabled Travel Tips For Cheap or Free Travel For Travelers With Disabilities http://bit.ly/7qCKrS
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Amputee Cycling Association - Personal web site and journal documenting the cross-county trek of a below-the-knee amputee. Contains unique perspectives and information.
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Dory Selinger - Latest results, press clippings and contacts for this Paralympic gold medalist.
Paralympic Cycling - Introduction, records, results, and rankings pertaining to international paralympic cycling competitors. Almost all information is available in the form of PDF documents.
Meta Description: [ This is the official website of the International Paralympic Committee. ]
Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association - Cycling - Australian site that introduces people with disabilities to the world of cycling. Contacts, local venues and equipment requests are included.
Tips on bycycle riding for lower limb amputees - Specialized section of Amputee Web Site. Provides invaluable tips for the lower limb amputee considering the use of a bicycle for any reason.
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