Diffability

Diffability

Author: Avesta Alani

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2019-04-08

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1525532766

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The goal of this book is to attempt to begin a discussion and a movement to reform the conception of disability through language. We always try to tackle the barriers persons with disabilities have in society from a sociological or administrative perspective, and take the conception of disability as a given. It is time to take one step back and reform the ideology at the root of it. This book takes you through the philosophical history of how this present day ideology arose, its implications, why and how to reform it, the effects of the change, while also recognizing potential challenges in this pursuit. This book utilizes theories from Plato and Hegel, among many other prominent philosophers, while at the same time looks at the construction of language and words in both English and other languages to develop the premise that disability is an internationally misconstrued term. “Disability” in and of itself is a limiting conception, and we must liberate the potential with the “Diffability” movement. It is not that one cannot do something, but rather that it is done differently. It is a must read for anyone interested in disability issues, philosophy, and of linguistics and psychology. I invite you to read and to participate in the discussion.


ICA 2019

ICA 2019

Author: Sri Hastjarjo

Publisher: European Alliance for Innovation

Published: 2021-02-08

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 1631902873

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The advance technological development has led to the revolution on the way people communicating. People, things, and systems now are all connected in cyberspace and optimal results obtained by artificial intelligence (AI) exceeding the capabilities of humans fed back to physical space. This process brings new value to industry and society in ways not possible previously. To explore and examine it, the proceedings comprise themes (1) communication industry and beyond that focused on the concept of personalization to the next level of “mass personalization” in the communication fields, (2) social cultural and its implications that explore communities based on interest, religion, or shared identify to achieve a forward-looking society whose members have mutual respect for each other, transcending the generations, and lead an active and enjoyable life, (3) the digitization of content that focuses on the process of converting information into a digital format where the big data becomes the central of this area that make easier to preserve, access, and share information to people worldwide, but implied by the competencies and ethics, (4) governance; politics and good public governance that explore the way public control others and participate to all governance-related activities for encouraging transparency and public accountability politics and democracy, (5) entrepreneurship that focuses on the endorsement of technological-based innovation that give opportunity to create and develop an initiative effected to society, from a scale up start-up to a global level or become a social entrepreneur using the technology as a place to break a social change, and (6) special issues exploring interests in global, regional, national, and local level.


Erin & Roderick and the Diffability Bunch

Erin & Roderick and the Diffability Bunch

Author: Fliss Goldsmith

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09-28

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781735537283

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Erin and Roderick are a pair of sister and brother who make lots of discoveries together. A beautiful summer's day calls for a picnic in the park with friends and of course family - but what is Family? How does a family look? How does a family sound? Through this playful story we discover together that families have many differences and that is truly beautiful. . . . . and there is a special something that holds ALL families together. Whatever the weather, get discovering with Erin and Roderick and start talking about your fantastic family today.


The Legacies of Institutionalisation

The Legacies of Institutionalisation

Author: Claire Spivakovsky

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-07-09

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1509930752

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This is the first collection to examine the legal dynamics of deinstitutionalisation. It considers the extent to which some contemporary laws, policies and practices affecting people with disabilities are moving towards the promised end point of enhanced social and political participation in the community, while others may instead reinstate, continue or legitimate historical practices associated with this population's institutionalisation. Bringing together 20 contributors from the UK, Canada, Australia, Spain and Indonesia, the book speaks to overarching themes of segregation and inequality, interlocking forms of oppression and rights-based advancements in law, policy and practice. Ultimately this collection brings forth the possibilities, limits and contradictions in the roles of law and policy in processes of institutionalisation and deinstitutionalisation, and directs us towards a more nuanced and sustained scholarly and political engagement with these issues.


New Perspectives in Diasporic Experience

New Perspectives in Diasporic Experience

Author: Connie Rapoo

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2019-01-04

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1848882912

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This edited volume discusses the discourse, experience and representation of Diaspora from a variety of cultural and disciplinary perspectives and offers new and original insight into contemporary notions of Diaspora.


Therapeutic Hypnosis with Children and Adolescents

Therapeutic Hypnosis with Children and Adolescents

Author: Laurence L Sugarman

Publisher: Crown House Publishing

Published: 2014-02-02

Total Pages: 507

ISBN-13: 1845908864

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In this completely revised, updated and expanded volume, the editors have brought together some of the field's most outstanding contributors to examine the wide-ranging applications and promise of the use of hypnosis with children. The book develops core principles of clinical hypnosis with children and adolescents and each contributor delineates how they apply these precepts in a range of psychological and medical settings. The result is a constellation of perspectives and clinical applications that move the reader beyond literature review to practical advice.


State of the World's Children

State of the World's Children

Author: UNICEF.

Publisher: UNICEF

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9280644424

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On 20 November 2009, the global community celebrates the 20th anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the unique document that sets international standards for the care, treatment and protection of all individuals below age 18. To celebrate this landmark, the United Nations Children's Fund is dedicating a special edition of its flagship report The State of the World's Children to examining the Convention's evolution, progress achieved on child rights, challenges remaining, and actions to be taken to ensure that its promise becomes a reality for all children.


My Little Brother Is a Little Different

My Little Brother Is a Little Different

Author: Tammy Parker Cox

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2011-08

Total Pages: 13

ISBN-13: 1257102494

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My Little Brother Is A Little Different is a short and real life story about the loving interaction between a big sister and her little brother who has autism. Whether you know someone who has autism or not, this book will surely charm you!


Against Creativity

Against Creativity

Author: Oli Mould

Publisher: Verso Books

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1786636468

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From line managers, corporate CEOs, urban designers, teachers, politicians, mayors, advertisers and even our friends and family, the message is 'be creative'. Creativity is heralded as the driving force of our contemporary society; celebrated as agile, progressive and liberating. It is the spring of the knowledge economy and shapes the cities we inhabit. It even defines our politics. What could possibly be wrong with this? In this brilliant, counter intuitive blast Oli Mould demands that we rethink the story we are being sold. Behind the novelty, he shows that creativity is a barely hidden form of neoliberal appropriation. It is a regime that prioritizes individual success over collective flourishing. It refuses to recognise anything - job, place, person - that is not profitable. And it impacts on everything around us: the places where we work, the way we are managed, how we spend our leisure time.


The Passionate Mind

The Passionate Mind

Author: Wendy Lawson

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2011-03-15

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0857003135

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In her new book, Wendy Lawson examines traditional theories about the autism spectrum (AS) and reveals their gaps and shortcomings. Showing that a completely different way of thinking about AS is needed, she sets forward the theory of Single Attention and Associated Cognition in Autism (SAACA), an approach that explains autism in terms of the unique learning style of AS individuals. The SAACA approach suggests that whereas neurotypical people can easily shift their attention from one task to another, those on the autism spectrum tend to use just one sense at a time, leading to a deep, intense attention. From the perspective of this new approach, Wendy describes practical outcomes for individuals, families, and places of education and employment, and shows that when the unique learning style of AS is understood, valued, and accommodated, AS individuals can be empowered to achieve their fullest potential. This is a fascinating read for anyone with a personal or professional interest in the autism spectrum, including clinical practitioners, educators, researchers, individuals on the spectrum and their families, teachers, occupational therapists, and other professionals.