Dissing Ability; 2021
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0112
- Title
- Dissing Ability; 2021
- Description
- Tory Lucas's presentation, "Dissing Ability," challenges societal perceptions of disability, urging a shift from a focus on limitations to recognizing capabilities. It reviews the historical mistreatment of individuals with disabilities and highlights significant civil rights advancements, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments. The presentation advocates for a future where ability is seen without the prejudice of disability, inspired by figures like Harold H. Wilke, a disability rights pioneer. Lukas emphasizes the importance of equal access and opportunities for all, regardless of disabilities.
- Date
- 18 February 2021
- Creator
- Lucas, Tory L.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- Tory L. Lucas
- Lucas
- 2021
- disability awareness
- societal attitudes towards disability
- focus on ability
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- ADA Amendments Act of 2008
- civil rights for people with disabilities
- historical treatment of disabilities
- Harold H. Wilke
- disability rights
- equal access to opportunity
- overcoming prejudice
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- Tory L. Lucas
Part of Dissing Ability; 2021