Defying Disability Gary Mitchell Volume 31 - 2001

Volume 31 - 2001

social and group stories

after the sudden death of his father

creating a reference work that will be indispensable to those needing a comprehensive introduction to this developing field

Defying Disability Gary Mitchell Volume 31 - 2001This book tells the stories of nine disabled leaders who, by force of personality and concrete achievement, have made us think differently about disability. Whatever direction they have come from, they share a common will to change society so that disabled people get a fair deal. There are compelling biographies of: Sir Bert Massie: public servant Lord (Jack) Ashley: Labour politician Rachel Hurst: activist and campaigner Tom Shakespeare: academic