Disability: Our Challenge

Ten papers from a 1978 lecture series on employment, civil rights, education, social aspects, and recreation and leisure for disabled persons are presented. It is explained that as disabled persons, the lecturers presented role models to the students at the Regional Education Program for Handicapped...

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Main Author Hourihan, John P., Ed
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published 1979
Subjects
Allied Health Occupations Education
Civil Rights
Disabilities
Employment
Leisure Time
Recreation
Social Attitudes
Social Services
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Summary:Ten papers from a 1978 lecture series on employment, civil rights, education, social aspects, and recreation and leisure for disabled persons are presented. It is explained that as disabled persons, the lecturers presented role models to the students at the Regional Education Program for Handicapped College Students at Teachers College, Columbia. The following papers are included: "Handicap and Disability" (J. Heumann); "Attitudes Toward the Disabled" (H. Yuker); "Liberal Education for the Handicapped" (R. Russell); "Education in Dentistry and the Health Professions" (M. Chanin); "Handicapping America: Barriers to Disabled People" (F. Bowe); "Civil Rights Aspects of Disability" (C. Brewer); "Concerning Employment of the Disabled" (J. Gavin); "The Provision of Social Services: A Dilemma for Our Times" (G. McMurray); "Athletics" (M. Soulek); and "Sculpture" (M. Naranjo). Summaries of panel discussions follow each presentation. (CL)
Bibliography:A Distinguished Lecturer Series, sponsored by the Project for Handicapped College Students (Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY).