Thomas Long has argued that there is an irreconcilable metaphysical difference between the views of those who, like ourselves, believe that on quality-of-life grounds it is sometimes justifiable to end the life of a severely handicapped infant, and those who, like Paul Ramsey, reject this view. Because of this metaphysical difference, Long considers it impossible for our arguments to refute Ram...

This article examines the extent and significance of the under-representation of the disabled community in fictional film and television, arguing that when it is portrayed onscreen, the images are often inaccurate or unfair. Whereas media treatment of women, the gay community, or ethnic minorities has received considerable academic attention, no such priority has been given to the nature of the...

This case study examines efforts by Microsoft Corporation to enhance the diversity of its workforce and improve the accessibility and usability of its products and services for persons with disabilities. The research explores the relation among the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, corporate leadership, attitudes and behaviors towards individuals with disabilities, and dynamics that shap...

A microanalysis was conducted of the behaviors of examiners and handicapped children during videotaped testing sessions in which handicapped students performed better with familiar than with unfamiliar examiners. The children spoke significantly more often and longer when tested by familiar examiners. Familiar examiners (a) exercised more frequent and longer intervals of silence than unfamiliar...

Introduction. This paper reports results of an investigation into the needs of persons with disabilities wanting to participate in the use of virtual communities. The aim was to investigate 'how virtual communities for persons with long-term, severe physical disabilities can best be facilitated'? Method . A Grounded Theory approach was adopted to inform the investigation. Indepth interviews wer...

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) broadly prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment and other settings. Several empirical studies have suggested that employment levels of individuals with disabilities declined rather than increased after the ADA's passage. This paper provides a first look at whether lower disabled employment levels after the ADA might hav...

The December issue of Breathe looks at respiratory health in people with disabilities http://ow.ly/Vn9y305KcL4.

Jhe modern approach to child development lays mcreasing emphasis on the mother-child and family relationships for the development of the normal child. It would follow that it is of equal, if not ?reater, importance for the handicapped or severely disturbed child to be sustained by these primary relationships. Here there arises a problem, because

II. EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES .....................................1588 A. OVERVIEW.....................................................................................1588 B. SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURS WITH DISABILITIES .................................................................................1590 1. Illustrative Prior Research ..........................................