ISBN: 9781795662710 - disability rights 1980 - 2005 the breakthrough years (3 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The Untold History of the Disability Rights RevolutionBetween 1980 and 2005, the world witnessed a profound transformation in the recognition of disability rights. During this critical period, political leaders, activists, and policymakers began to confront a long-ignored reality: millions of people with disabilities lived without clearly defined legal protections or equal access to education, employment, and public life.Disability Rights 1980-2005: The Breakthrough Years explores the emergence of the modern disability rights movement and the policies that reshaped societies in Europe and the United States.Drawing on an extensive review of disability policy, social services, and disability legislation, the book presents a comparative inventory of disability care systems across several countries. It highlights how growing awareness and sustained disability advocacy led to breakthrough reforms that changed the way governments approach disability inclusion and civil rights.At the heart of this work is a simple but powerful idea: disability can affect anyone. Illness, accident, genetics, or the passage of time can instantly change a life. Disability is therefore not a marginal issue but a universal human reality.Understanding the history of disability civil rights and disability law helps us understand the broader struggle for equality and human dignity.This book will interest readers in: - Disability studies- Disability rights and disability advocacy- Civil rights and social policy- Public policy and social justice- The history of disability legislation About the AuthorMichel Tessier was born in Paris, France, and currently lives in the United States. He is an internationally recognized advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, particularly in the field of education and inclusion.Throughout his career, he has held numerous leadership positions, including National Delegate for Disability, Vice President of the Public Education Parents Association, and President of the European Parents of Disabled Students.Michel Tessier is widely known for initiating a landmark law in the French Parliament that established School Life Assistants for children with disabilities in public schools, a major step toward inclusive education.In recognition of his contributions to disability rights and disability policy, he was awarded the prestigious distinction of Chevalier dans l'Ordre National de la L gion d'Honneur (Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honor) by the President of the French Republic.…

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