Disability rights and awareness
by
Healey, Justin.
Title
:
Disability rights and awareness
Author
:
Healey, Justin.
ISBN
:
9781921507274
Publication Information
:
Thirroul, N.S.W. : The Spinney Press, 2010.
Physical Description
:
44 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
Series
:
Issues in society ; 316
Issues in society ; v. 316
Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 316.
Series Title
:
Issues in society ; 316
Abstract
:
One in five Australians has a disability. Although this figure represents a significant portion of Australia's population, many struggle against direct and indirect discrimination in the form of barriers to basic assistance, services and social inclusion. This book provides an overview of the major disability groups (physical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, neurological, etc.) and their core activity restrictions, and explores a range of issues.
Subject Term
:
People with disabilities -- Civil rights -- Australia.
People with disabilities -- Legal status, laws, etc -- Australia.
People with disabilities -- Government policy -- Australia.
Discrimination against people with disabilities -- Australia.
Added Author
:
Healey, Justin.
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
|---|
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168025491586 | 305.908 434D 2010 | 1 |
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168025544053 | 305.908 434D 2010 | 2 |