disability identitydisability pride n what is disability n
disability identity-disability pride n what is disability? n representation n legislation n affirmation n. martin@lse. ac. uk
definitions n Preamble of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006): – ‘disability is an evolving concept…results from interaction between persons with impairments and attitudinal /environmental barriers that hinder full effective participation in society on an equal basis with others’ n Article 1 of the Convention states: – ‘persons with disabilities include those who have longterm physical mental intellectual or sensory impairments, which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others’
disability in the ‘developing’ majority world 600 million people disabled globally (1 in 10) n 80% located in majority world countries n 82% live below the poverty line n conflict and poverty are major causes – (UNESCO) n
Millennium Development Goals 1. Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty 2. Achieve universal primary education 3. Provide gender equality and empower women 4. Reduce child mortality 5. Improve maternal health 6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases 7. Ensure environmental sustainability 8. Develop a global partnership for development
n 'language has always had power to define cultural groups' (Haller et al 2006: 61) n 'mainstream selves and their boundaries of identification are defined in opposition to negatively constructed others' (Valentine 2002: 217)
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social model n ‘in the broadest terms, the social model of disability is about nothing more complicated than a clear focus on the economic, environmental and cultural barriers encountered by people who are viewed by others as having some form of impairment-whether sensory, physical or intellectual. The barriers disabled people encounter include inaccessible education systems, working environments, inadequate disability benefits, discriminatory health and social support services, inaccessible transport, houses and public buildings and amenities, and the devaluing of disabled people through negative images in the media-films, television and newspapers’ (Oliver 2010: 47).
affirmative model n ‘…the affirmative model demands a recognition of impairment as an ordinary, rather than an extra ordinary characteristic of human experience, and for inclusion within ordinary life on that basis’. (Cameron 2011 in press)
representation
Ivan Brackenbury’s hospital radio show ‘home of the disease hour’ ‘special in every sense of the word’
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n 'dominant groups in society reduce minority culture to discourse of the Other' (Peters 2000: 588) n 'the expression 'special needs' puts together two of the terms most commonly used in patronising euphemisms. Special segregates' (Valentine 2002: 220)
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Time to Change 1 in 4 people like me have a mental health problem. Many more people have a problem with that ( Stephen Fry)
The Equality Act 2010 ‘framework for a fairer future' recognises multiple identity including dual characteristics n includes discrimination by association and perception n streamlines legislation n protected characteristicsrace, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion and belief, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership n
UN convention (article 1) to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity
LSE disability identity conference disability is rarely celebrated as an aspect of diversity and stereotyping is common n impairment and disability are not automatic bedfellows n On 4 th May disabled people will be exploring issues of identity and pride at LSE n
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