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This thesis looks at social scientific and disability related research on visual impairment and education. It starts from a historical perspective, and outlines the radical change of emphasis in research and thinking brought about by the Disabled People's Movement. After showing…

Historically, South African society has had conflicting views on the nature and nurture of Deaf people and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) people. In the context of the diverse nature of South African cultures and societies, the reality and exist…

Why have legislative guarantees of equality rights been ineffective in addressing key inequalities in substantive political, economic and social citizenship for people with disabilities in the United States, the global innovator in disability rights? Academic and popular account…