Rethinking Disability and Human Rights: Participation, Equality and Citizenship

This book explores the role of disability in the right to political and social participation, challenging contemporary societies to rethink citizenship and implement universal design for full participation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between disability and the right to political and social participation, a fundamental act of citizenship that many disabled individuals face barriers to accessing. The disability rights movement strongly opposes the notion of using disability as a means to limit citizenship, recognizing the challenges this poses for contemporary societies as advancements in science and technology continue to enhance human abilities. Comprising eight chapters, three interludes, and a postscript authored by renowned scholars and disability rights activists, the book offers a multidisciplinary exploration of citizenship for people with disabilities. Drawing upon the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) as a guiding framework, it employs the concept of universal design as a strategic approach to realizing full citizenship for all.

By situating disability within its historical and cultural contexts, the authors provide insightful recommendations for reimagining citizenship, encompassing implications for access to the built environment, information and communication systems, education, work, community life, and politics. This book appeals to a wide range of scholars and students engaged in disability studies, planning, architecture, public health, rehabilitation, social work, and education. Its comprehensive insights and practical approaches make it an invaluable resource for advancing understanding and promoting inclusive practices in society.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367511746