empowerment in society
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Title: There are no disabled people. 'There are only people with impairments who are disabled by society'. Discuss this statement, considering the issues of power and empowerment. Abstract In this essay I have discussed how people with impairments may find barriers in society which prevent them from carrying out every day tasks just like any other person. In this report I have discussed the legislation that is in place to help people with impairments to live what we call a 'normal' lifestyle. I have talked about paternalism and how it affects people with impairments. I have also talked about disability in society. Contents 1) Introduction 2) Main body findings 3) Paternalism 4) Legislation 5) Disability in society 6) Conclusion 7) References 1) Introduction There are a lot of people in society who do not conform to what people see as 'normal'. 'A physical or mental impairment which has a...

