Inequality+Based+Upon+Disability

Inequality based on disabilities  ·   Disabled refers to persons who have physical or mental limitations that are __legally__ recognised.  ·   The 2000 Paralympics turned out to be a massive celebration of the athletic achievements of disabled persons from around the world.  ·   As a positive, for the two weeks that took place, during the Paralympics, disabilities were recognised.  ·   Governments are expected make sure those persons have hope of equal __access__ to what society has to offer.  ·   Society needs to make decisions about the place of disabled persons, whether it be provision of __designated parking spots__ or financial support for those unable to hold down employment.  ·   People committed to achieving positive outcomes for disabled persons hoped this would bring change to many Australian attitudes.  ·   In the 1980’s the Thatcher British government decided that, those with mental disabilities should be released from medical supervision. The result was long term patients, on the streets, unable to cope, drifting from one homeless drop to another.  ·   The disabled are deprived of any political power or effective lobbying and they have difficulty in having their viewpoint heard.

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