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Cultural Disability Readiness
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- Title: Cultural Disability Readiness: The Upcoming Landscape. Are we Ready?
- Author(s): Justine Pawlukewicz
- Publisher: Common Ground Research Networks
- Collection: Common Ground Research Networks
- Series: Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations
- Journal Title: The International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations: Annual Review
- Keywords: Americans With Disability Act, Universal Design, Assisted Technology Deinstitutionalization, Baby Boomer
- Volume: 10
- Issue: 6
- Date: May 13, 2011
- ISSN: 1447-9532 (Print)
- ISSN: 1447-9583 (Online)
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18848/1447-9532/CGP/v10i06/38938
- Citation: Pawlukewicz, Justine. 2011. "Cultural Disability Readiness: The Upcoming Landscape. Are we Ready?." The International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations: Annual Review 10 (6): 119-128. doi:10.18848/1447-9532/CGP/v10i06/38938.
- Extent: 10 pages
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Abstract
This paper addresses the issues of societal preparation intended for the upcoming population increase of persons with disabilities. Due to technology and longevity, concerns of stigma, self-identity, finances, accessibility and health care is explored. Appreciation of universal design, educated professionals and caregivers are identified. Recommendations to promote a more just and inclusive, society is encouraged.
