Disability by David Turner review
This study of the struggle for rights includes incredible personal stories that we should all be more familiar with
TL;DR
- Little has changed for disabled people since the modern age regarding parish support, yet much has changed regarding societal structures and legal rights.
- Disabled individuals have actively challenged poor public and political attitudes throughout history, driving progress themselves.
- The book features personal stories of individuals like Duncan Campbell, May Billinghurst, and Megan du Boisson who resisted limitations and societal assumptions.
- Key figures such as Vic Finkelstein, William Hay, Barbara Lisicki, and Alan Holdsworth are highlighted for their roles in shaping disability rights and identity.
- The narrative emphasizes that disabled people are active agents in their struggle for rights and dignity, not passive recipients of help or discrimination.