McNeese, Tim,
Disability rights movement / by Tim McNeese ; content consultant, William N. Myhill, Director of Legal Research and Writing, Burton Blatt Institute, Syracuse University. - 1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (some color). - Gale virtual reference library Essential library of social change . - Essential library of social change. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Overcoming disability -- 2. "Lashed into obedience" -- 3. The rise of disability institutions -- 4. "Jobs, not tin cups" -- 5. Polio, war, and new views -- 6. The independent living movement -- 7. Activists and Section 504 -- 8. The ADA : the campaign begins -- 9. A new future for people with disabilities.
This title traces the history of the disability rights movement in the United States, including the key players, watershed moments, and legislative battles that have driven social change.
1617838861 (hardcover) 9781617838866 (hardcover) 9781624013577 (electronic book)
Discrimination against people with disabilities--Law and legislation--United States.
People with disabilities--Civil rights.
People with disabilities--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
HV1553 / .M39 2014
323.3
Disability rights movement / by Tim McNeese ; content consultant, William N. Myhill, Director of Legal Research and Writing, Burton Blatt Institute, Syracuse University. - 1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (some color). - Gale virtual reference library Essential library of social change . - Essential library of social change. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Overcoming disability -- 2. "Lashed into obedience" -- 3. The rise of disability institutions -- 4. "Jobs, not tin cups" -- 5. Polio, war, and new views -- 6. The independent living movement -- 7. Activists and Section 504 -- 8. The ADA : the campaign begins -- 9. A new future for people with disabilities.
This title traces the history of the disability rights movement in the United States, including the key players, watershed moments, and legislative battles that have driven social change.
1617838861 (hardcover) 9781617838866 (hardcover) 9781624013577 (electronic book)
Discrimination against people with disabilities--Law and legislation--United States.
People with disabilities--Civil rights.
People with disabilities--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
HV1553 / .M39 2014
323.3