Disability and human rights : global perspectives /

Disability and human rights : global perspectives / [edited by] Edurne GarcĂ­a Iriarte, Roy McConkey, Robbie Gilligan. - xxiii, 315 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Disability and Human Rights in a Global Age / Models of Disability / The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Implementing a Paradigm Shift / Advocacy and lobbying: The Road Map from Charity to Human Rights / Global Cultures and Understandings of Disability / Disability, Social Exclusion and Poverty / War and Disability: Stories of Dread and Courage / Children's rights and disability / Access to Education: Experiences from South Africa / Disability and Inclusive Health / Assistive Technology and Disability / Access to Livelihoods / Independent Living in Developing Countries / People with Disabilities Entering the Third Age / Supporting Family Carers / Equipping Professionals with Competencies to Better Support Persons with Disabilities / Research training and the Organizational Politics of Knowledge: Some Lessons from Training Disabled Researchers in Southern Africa / E. Iriarte, R. McConkey and R. Gilligan -- E. Iriarte -- P. Mittler -- J. Malinga and T. Gumbo -- A. Gargett, R. Barton, G. Llewellyn, A. Tsaputra, S. Soe and S. Tawake -- S. Ghosh, S. Dababnah, S. Parish and L. Igdalsky -- F. Balcazar and D. Balcazar -- R. Gilligan -- N. Muthukrishna, P. Morojele, J. Naidoo and A. D'amant -- M. MacLachlan, H. Mannan and J. McVeigh -- E.B. Garcia -- P. Coleridge -- K. Lamichhane -- P. McCallion and M. McCarron -- R. McConkey -- H. Cornielje and D. Tsengu -- L. Swartz. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

"This book provides a rich exploration of disability across key areas of human rights- from health and education to independent living- and demonstrates how they are integral to achieving equality for disabled people. Comprehensive and accessible it draws on cutting edge international research and real life examples from across the globe"--

1137390654 9781137390653

2015029126


People with disabilities--Developing countries
People with disabilities--Social conditions--Developing countries
Human rights--Developing countries

HV1559.D44 / D57 2016

323.3

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