Disability controversies: past, present, and future.
This article addresses issues and controversies involving social work and disability. Historic and contemporary disability perceptions and roles are considered. Definitions of disability and disability language are discussed. The place of disability and disabled persons within the National Association of Social Workers and Council on Social Work Education are explored. Social work practice issues are addressed and the futures of disability and disabled people are considered.
Mackelprang
Romel W
RW
School of Social Work, Center for Disability Studies and Universal Access, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington 99004, USA. rmackelprang@ewu.edu
D002961:Civil Rights; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D009626:Terminology as Topic