Disabling Barriers - Enabling Environments

This is an essential text for anyone committed to social justice and with an interest in promoting equality. -- Chris Yianni
This third edition of a classic text is a most welcome addition, providing over forty critical chapters from many of the key writers in the field.  The book simultaneously  manages to update past ideas while framing new theory.  It is a must have for all disability studies scholars. -- Dr Toby Brandon
A useful text for an introductory course in disability studies -- Dr Anat Greenstein * drupal *
This book offers a comprehensive and insightful discussion. -- Dr Jane Jackson * drupal *
Despite significant typographical error in the contents list see Part III on list where ′contolling′ rather than controlling lifestyles are listed, the overarching content covers a wide range of appropriate topics. Some insightful material is included and for some readers this text will provide a useful overview across a range of significant issues. -- Dr Jane Jackson * drupal *
It is an essential text to students and academics who are concerned about disability, critical pedagogy, fairness and social justice. It′s critical and insightful and students will benefit greatly from reading this text. -- Dr Miyoung Oh * drupal *
Good supplementary text for our pre-reg students -- Dr Vincent Icheku * drupal *
I am only half way through this book and already I have changed my opinions on subjects. This has been a good topic conversational opener in my courses when we are discussing and learning about Equality. It is mainly aimed at women but has helped me to deliver this subject in a more open and inviting way. looking forward to getting to the end of the book. -- Miss Deborah Young * drupal *
Excellent book for ensuring students understand the key issues affecting people with disabilities and understanding the social construction of disability. I will be recommending this text on the MA Social Work degree programme at the University of Wolverhampton. -- Miss Fiona Morgan * drupal *
A great book on diability studies with additional new chapters. -- Miss Martina Kirlew * drupal *
A welcome update on this text. Very useful book for students studying special needs and disability at undergraduate level. -- Miss Sandra Lyndon * drupal *
This is an excellent text that will enbale students to review issues related to disability ina critical way. -- Mr Andrew Southgate * drupal *
The third edition of this highly readable text on the subject of disability as lived experience, has some very worthwhile additions. Principal amongst which are the material covered in the 15 additional chapters presented: the material within these additional chapters allows me to use this text with a greater diversity of the student groups I work with offering greater context within the Health and Social Care courses I work with. In my opinion this is probably the best introductory text of its type and will now be required reading in both H&S Care and Counselling course within the college. -- Mr Andrew Thorne * drupal *
This is an excellent book for any student who is learning about how the environment can impact on those people who are described as having a disability. -- Mr Conor McKevitt * drupal *
This text offers valuable insight for our community practitioners into a variety of avenues for disability agendas. It forms vital contextual basis upon which their own practice and reflection can emerge -- Mr Darren Carr * drupal *
A key comprehensive reference text for any student (or practitioner) working within the field of disability services, practice and social policy analysis. -- Mr David Gaylard * drupal *
This is a useful text that encourages students to broaden their thinking and question norms, values and structural factors. -- Mr Sharon Munro * drupal *
This text highlights key issues for social care workers. It covers a broad range of topics which will help to initiate further exploration around disability. -- Mr Stefan Brown * drupal *
This edited text covers so much it is breathtaking. As a resource for anyone working with ′people′ it is invaluable. My theatre colleagues have just returned it to me!! -- Mr Timothy Wallis * drupal *
situations stated is very country based, and hence not very applicable to our local situation. Yet it serves as a country comparative and students can use it to critically analyse the local situations/ policies etc. -- Mr Trina Tan * drupal *
This is helpful supplementary reading for pre-registration health practitioners to help them understand the more common aspects of equality and diversity. This third edition is easy to read has been updated to include contemporary topics such as hate crime and criminal justice. Autobiographical accounts can be used to facilitate class discussion and reflective activities. The book also provides useful insights for those who support individuals with disabilities in clinical practice. -- Mrs Jane Kelly * drupal *
This is a valuable updated text which provides students with a range of areas to explore in the field of disability and incorporates some new areas. Preparation for one session will incorporate the chapter on exclusion and education. -- Mrs Janet Parker * drupal *
A good read for understanding disability studies and promoting equality. -- Mrs Jeenal Desai * drupal *
A very useful book to support the module equality, diversity and inclusion. One of the sections in the module discusses environments and how these can be altered to fit the individual and provide an enabling environment that is accessible by all. This book discusses relevant content and introduces new aspects for practitioners to think about when planning their environment. -- Mrs Julie Clarkson * drupal *
A comprehensive text offering perspectives of the issues around disability. Suitable for students and clinicians as this text will deepen understanding of the issue sfaced by the individuals we work with -- Mrs Liz Cade * drupal *
This is a very useful text for equality & diversity subjects. Disability awareness is excellent for learners wanting careers in social work, nursing and care services. Additionally, there are good links for counselling careers. -- Mrs LYNN DUTTON * drupal *
Useful for those working with disabled children. -- Mrs Michelle Grainger * drupal *
This book remains a must-read for all those who are serious about understanding the nature of the disabling world we have created and continue to perpetuate, to the detriment of us all. This book challenges each of us to draw back the veil of complacency around disability and really consider the type of world in which we want to live, and the kind of human beings we want to be. -- Mrs Rachel Harrison * drupal *
This is an excellent book which dispels many of the myths and stigmas surrounding disabilities. So many misunderstandings still exist in society today and this book tackles them very sensitively and effectively. Great reading for those who work with people with disabilities. -- Mrs Ruth Mawdsley * drupal *
An excellent book, moreso because of the range of specialist authors and simplistic layout. Brilliant for those on the BA final year and a good resource for discussion of areas of research. -- Mrs Suraiya Baghdadi * drupal *
Additional reading for students -- Mrs Vanessa Heaslip * drupal *
This book has been updated to include new theories, policies and ideas, which captures the continuing changes within society. This text will be recommended to both UG and PG students studying social work with an interest in disability and promoting equality. -- Ms Jackie Heslin * drupal *
Great for all courses when discussing enabling environments -- Ms Jan Farnella * drupal *
Very pertinent text for all level of Social Work students -- Ms Jane Donson * drupal *
This book will be useful across a number of modules within the new degree and it will be included in the reading lists. -- Pat Hosgood * drupal *
Good supplemental book for Learning Disability and Mental Health student nurses, -- Sarah Richardson * drupal *