Human Diversity and Human Rights Disability Studies

Human Diversity and Human Rights

Disability Studies

DISCUSSION WEEK 6 (post expects to be at least 300 words)

Required Textbooks:

Garcia-Irate, E., McConkey, R., & Gilligan, R. (2016). Disability and human rights: global perspectives. New York: Palgrave.

Obrien, R. (2001). Crippled Justice. The History of Modern Disability Policy in the Workplace. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.

Supportive sources:

NPR Story - Disability and Poverty https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/07/23/424990474/why-disability-and-poverty-still-go-hand-in-hand-25-years-after-landmark-law

Poverty and disability https://gsdrc.org/topic-guides/disability-inclusion/the-situation-of-people-with-disabilities/poverty-and-disability/

Disability and employment struggle- personal lessons: Paul Anomah-Kordieh at TEDxLabone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCxdtD25mVg

competitive employment trends.pdf (see attached file)

Annual Report slides.pptx (see attached file)

Discussion questions:

· Based on our readings and what you understand about employment and poverty, in what ways do programs designed to provide assistance (government or otherwise) actually add to poverty.

· What do you see as alternatives to these programs?