Abandoned to their Fate

ABANDONED TO THEIR FATE

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DVD • ABFD710W

Price $104.95

Program Contents: 30 minutes

Captioning: Closed captioned

Copyright Date: 1997

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A HISTORY OF THE SOCIAL POLICY TOWARD PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Drawing from scholarly records, institutional archives, original photography and popular media, Abandoned to Their Fate, traces the historical origins of the social stereotypes and exclusionary practices toward people with disabilities.

Beginning in the Middle Ages and concluding with the modern shift toward independent living and community inclusion, this 30-minute program focuses on the moral, aesthetic and economic policies that shaped the lives of people with disabilities. For professional development and community awareness.

Researched by Philip M. Ferguson, Ph. D.

Provides training for the following audiences:
•	Support staff in vocational and residential settings
•	Disability advocates
•	Teachers and special educators
•	Undergraduate and graduate students
•	Employers and co-workers
•	Families