Disability Rights Movement (Hardcover)

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Fleischer (humanities and social sciences, New Jersey Inst. of Technology) and disability rights activist Zames (emeritus, mathematics, New Jersey Inst. of Technology) conducted close to 100 interviews to compile the research for this study on the disability rights movement in the United States. The book takes a historical look at the social context of the rights of the vast number of Americans who are disabled and the ever-evolving attitude toward them, from the time of Franklin Roosevelt to today. Also addressed are the multiple aspects of disability, with updated information about the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and a detailed chronology dating back to 1817. This work is geared toward the research needs of college students and would be a useful addition to academic libraries wanting an overall study on the subject. Monica Maldonado Doman, Cypress Coll. Lib., CA
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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"More than a history, The Disability Rights Movement documents the wrenching evolution of attitudes: From isolation and charity to confrontation and rights; from sheltered workshops to independent living; from telethons of pity to technology's power; from 'cripples' and 'invalids' to People with disabilities! Comprehensive and well-written, Fleischer and Zames capture the substance and spirit of the disability rights movement and bring it to life." --Frederick A. Fay, Ph.D., Chair, Justice for All, and disability rights advocate for four decades "Doris Zames Fleischer and Frieda Zames take the reader on a guided tour through the still-brief history of the Disability Rights Movement, and they draw upon many first-person accounts to enrich the narrative. Although I was 'present at the creation' of much of this, I still learned a great deal. A unique feature of this book is the first-hand recounting of the remarkable work of the Disabled in Action (DIA) of New York. This group never gave up in their struggle to make the nation's biggest city accessible, despite enormous odds and powerful political opposition. Their story alone is worth the price of this book." --Frank G. Bowe, Ph.D., Professor, Hofstra University, and author of Physical, Sensory and Health Disabilities "Frieda Zames and Doris Zames Fleischer have crafted the most comprehensive history of the disability rights movement to date. Many firsthand sources and never-before-published interviews make this a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the roots of today's most pressing disability rights issues." --Mary Johnson, Editor, Ragged EDGE "This eye-opening work...offers one of the first thorough histories of a movement for civil rights that has profoundly changed America. ... A fascinating book." --The Sacramento Bee (online) "Here at last is a book about our civil rights movement written by one of us: Frieda Zames, a polio survivor and activist...The Disability Rights Movement stands out for its insiders' point of view and the sheer thoroughness of ground covered. ...the authors turn what could have been a rather dry historical book into one that absolutely compels us to read on. They accomplish this not only through meticulous research, but also through their inclusion of information and opinions gleaned from interviews with movement leaders and other people whose lives have been directly affected. ...[the book] is far more than just a history book. It's a cautionary tale of rights won and now in jeopardy. It's a tale of a people who have won some legal battles but still face mass discrimination each day. ... It is an excellent beginning..." --Sally Rosenthal "Fleischer and Zames offer an encyclopedic treatment of the development of the disability rights movement...[They] provide a useful starting point for inquiries into a plethora of disability rights issues." --New Political Science

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   25 of 29 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Disability Rights Are Everyone's Rights, June 29, 2001 By  ALAN VANDEKOP (LEON, IA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Disability Rights Movement (Paperback) Unlike race or other minority groups, anyone can potentially become victims of this type of discrimination at some point in their lives, as I have learned. Anyone can understand the heroic action of someone like Rosa Parks who refused to be put in the back of a bus, but can you imagine not being allowed to ride a bus at all? These rights were not given. They were the result of individuals of equal heroism and the movement described in this book. It seems until you have experienced discrimination you can't understand it. The disabled live in a different world. Many care, many think they care and many don't understand at least until it happens to themselves or someone they love, so it is important for everyone in our soceity to make the effort to understand this reality so many quietly experience. We have a mythology in this country. Most working people actually believe the government, their fellow citizens, will somehow protect and support them if they truly need it, although they also probably believe they are invulnerable to such a need. In my own experience, it took three years to earn the right to live in isolation and poverty, and endured homelessness while waiting for someone simply to listen, but was not allowed to keep my job or even try. I was told that I couldn't receive unemployment because I was disabled and by the same government and at the same time couldn't receive disability because I could work. These basic human rights and freedoms are constantly under challenge. Our Supreme Court, who we expect to be the defenders of liberty, has undermined these vital efforts and the media seems to be a happy participant in spreading stories like the color-blind traffic light installer abusing the ADA, while simpler stories of individuals who want to work doesn't seem worthy of public discussion. Our nation is a diverse one. That should be our strength, yet in more homogeneous cultures such as in Europe, there seems to be less resistance to the basic hallmarks of humanity, the desire to not always be selfish and to know that there is a greater good that benefits all. This book is an important part of that desire. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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