Introduction

John Rawls ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 203-205
Keyword(s):  
John Rawls ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Economic Costs ◽  
Significant Disabilities ◽  
Equal Respect ◽  
Complete Dependence

Liberal political philosophers, including John Rawls, often ground their theories in a model of citizens as free and equal individuals engaging in cooperation with each other. In starting with that model of citizens, little attention is given to the reality of inevitable human dependence. We all begin our lives as infants in a state of complete dependence on others. Many of us will end our lives that way as well. For people with certain significant disabilities, this dependence may continue throughout life. In contemporary societies, the dependence experienced by some people with disabilities can result in substantial social disadvantages. Further, the disadvantages associated with dependency do not just impact the dependent, but also those who care for them. Caring for dependents involves personal and economic costs that can negatively affect caregivers’ ability to pursue their own opportunities or to exercise their rights. How ought our institutions be designed to ensure equal respect for those who are significantly dependent and for their caregivers?...

scholarly journals "Look at Me:" Portraiture and Agency

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet S. Sauer
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Young People ◽  
Observational Data ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Significant Disabilities ◽  
Social Construct ◽  
Research Paradigms

<p>Keywords: disability, methodology, portraiture, social justice, special education&nbsp;</p><p>Historically, the dominant research paradigms involving the study of people with disabilities involved experimentally designed studies or other medically orientated approaches. This paper examines portraiture as a form of qualitative inquiry offering emancipatory possibilities for children with significant disabilities and transformative positive reinterpretations of disability as a social construct for their teachers and other people in their lives.&nbsp; Three narrative portraits of young people with disabilities were created based on a year-long portraiture study involving the collection of observational data, informal interviews, artifacts, and discourse analysis to capture the &ldquo;essence&rdquo; of their humanness.&nbsp; Through an examination of this portrait study and others from across the humanities, this paper provides examples where the &ldquo;subjects&rdquo; asserted themselves in ways akin to Giroux&rsquo;s agency (1987) suggesting portraiture might provide a unique and credible avenue to respectfully study and learn more about people with disabilities too often left on the fringe of society.&nbsp;</p>

A Place of Belonging: Including Individuals With Significant Disabilities in Faith Communities

2021 ◽  
pp. 273247452097748
Author(s):  
Erik W. Carter
Keyword(s):  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Faith Communities ◽  
Significant Disabilities ◽  
Community Of Faith ◽  
Local Congregations

Faith is central to the flourishing of so many children and adults with significant disabilities and their families. For congregations striving to be a place of inclusion and belonging for their entire community, the theological call to welcome people with disabilities can introduce a host of questions: What does it mean to be a community marked by belonging? What strategies and supports should we adopt to include people well? How can others assist us in this essential endeavor? This article presents a framework for reflecting on the practices and commitments of local congregations that contribute to belonging within a community of faith.

Justice for People with Disabilities: Philosophical and Theological Arguments

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 43-59
Author(s):  
Johannes Eurich
Keyword(s):  
John Rawls ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Theory Of Justice

Abstract People with disabilities should, of course, enjoy the same right as others to a self-determined life of freedom and dignity as well as the same chances to attain such a life. The question is to what extent the concepts of justice in philosophy and theology take into account their interests and needs. In answering this question I shall refer to the theory of justice from John Rawls at first. In my second point I will focus on the criticism of this theory with regard to people with disabilities. Thirdly, at least in one respect the theological concepts of justice and love can supplement a needed element. Lastly, conclusions will be drawn with regard to an inclusive church.

Interprofessional Education: Teaming for Transition From Adolescence to Adulthood for People With Significant Disabilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 492-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly F. Frazier ◽  
Peggy J. S. Whitby ◽  
Suzanne Kucharczyk ◽  
Kristi L. Perryman ◽  
Johanna Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Significant Disabilities

Speech-Language Pathology in the Peace Corps: Necessity and Sustainability

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Melissa A. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Peace Corps ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
The United States ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Language Pathology

In countries other than the United States, the study and practice of speech-language pathology is little known or nonexistent. Recognition of professionals in the field is minimal. Speech-language pathologists in countries where speech-language pathology is a widely recognized and respected profession often seek to share their expertise in places where little support is available for individuals with communication disorders. The Peace Corps offers a unique, long-term volunteer opportunity to people with a variety of backgrounds, including speech-language pathologists. Though Peace Corps programs do not specifically focus on speech-language pathology, many are easily adapted to the profession because they support populations of people with disabilities. This article describes how the needs of local children with communication disorders are readily addressed by a Special Education Peace Corps volunteer.

Improvement of Attitudes Toward People With Disabilities

1992 ◽  
Vol 37 (12) ◽  
pp. 1297-1298
Author(s):  
Stuart E. Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
People With Disabilities
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