This book redefines the issue of disability as a social rather than an individual problem and considers the implications of this view for the provision of services and for social work practice. It looks at the experience of people with disabilities in society, and the influence that their organisations have had on service provision. The authors discuss the implications of this in a variety of different settings and across the life cycle.
The contributors to this book include disabled people, practitioners, professionals and academics.
The contributors to this book include disabled people, practitioners, professionals and academics.
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Reviews
Eeminently readable. This book should be read by anyone involved in strategic planning in health or the personal social services, as well as fieldwork staff.
Redefines the issue of disability as a social rather than an individual problem and considers the implications of this view for the provision of services and for social work practice.
An excellent introduction to the culture of social services departments, and how this shapes the provision they make for disabled people.
Oliver's book is an important one for social work practitioners, academics and activists in the disability movement.
Raises a number of pertinent issues and questions for social workers and other professionals working with people with disabilities.
