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The implications of disability protests for social work practice.
1Department of Sociology, Gallaudet University,Washington, DC 20002, USA. sharon.barnartt@gallaudet.edu
Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation
|November 9, 2007
Summary
This study analyzed over 800 US disability protests, identifying common demands for rights, accessibility, and services. Key findings highlight the need for social work to de-stigmatize disability and empower individuals with choices and control over their support.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Disability Studies
- Social Work
Background:
- Protests by people with disabilities are a significant form of advocacy.
- Understanding the specific demands made in these protests is crucial for informing policy and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the demands made in over 800 US disability protests.
- To categorize these demands as either cross-disability or disability-specific.
- To explore the implications of these demands for social work practice.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of demands from over 800 US disability protests.
- Categorization of demands into cross-disability and disability-specific types.
- Examination of service-related demands.
Main Results:
- Protest demands encompass both general rights and accessibility (cross-disability) and specific impairment-related needs (disability-specific).
- Service-related demands are prevalent and can be either cross-disability or disability-specific.
- Key implications for social work include de-stigmatization, ensuring choice and control for individuals with disabilities, and universal accessibility in practice.
Conclusions:
- Disability activism presents clear demands that necessitate a shift in social work paradigms.
- Social work must actively promote de-stigmatization, individual autonomy, and comprehensive accessibility.
- Addressing these demands can lead to more equitable and effective support for people with diverse disabilities.
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