Being realistic isn't realistic : collected essays on disability, identity, inclusion and innovation

Van Der Klift, Emma (author.). Kunc, Norman, (author.).

Record details

ISBN: 9781773708379
Physical Description: print
xiv, 283 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-283).

Formatted Contents Note:

The right to be disabled -- The right to be disabled -- Normalcy/abnormality : the birth of a false binary -- Language and identity -- Do you know where Oregon is? -- In spite of my disability -- We don't know what we're handing you -- The need to belong : rediscovering Maslow's hierarchy of needs -- Ability and opportunity in the rearview mirror -- Segregation versus solidarity : rethinking the uncritical commitment to inclusion -- Hell-bent on helping : benevolence, friendship, and the politics of help -- Chess, artificial intelligence, disability, and innovation -- My year with "Frankenknee" (and why simulation exercises don't work) -- Counselling, support groups, chronic sorrow, and the myth of catharsis -- The I am autism commercial and the components of a good magic trick -- Being realistic isn't realistic.