A partial history of self-determination and the politics in the disabled community

Issue title: Disability Empowerment

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Rogovsky, Elizabeth^{; ;}

Affiliations: Department of Social Work, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002, USA

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Note: [] Elizabeth Rogovsky, MSW is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Gallaudet University, Washington, DC.

Abstract: Examples of early formal and informal efforts of the disabled community to organize for self-determination are examined and highlighted. The theme of the disabled community organizing for self-determination is investigated through a more contemporary look at the formal establishment of disability-related organizations. The Encyclopedia of Associations: An Unlimited Reference is used to identify disability-related organizations. These disability-related organizations are analyzed using several variables to better comprehend factors behind their formation.

Keywords: Disabled community, Self-determination, Subjugated knowledge, Informal and formal organizing

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1997-9104

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 19-30, 1997