1. disability identity-disability pride what is disability? representation legislation affirmation n.martin@lse.ac.uk

2. definitions Preamble of UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006): – –‘d isability is an evolving concept … results from interaction between persons with impairments and attitudinal /environmental barriers that hinder full effective participation in society on an equal basis with others ’ Article 1 of the Convention states: – –‘p ersons with disabilities include those who have long- term physical mental intellectual or sensory impairments, which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others’

3. disability in the ‘developing’ majority world 600 million people disabled globally (1 in 10) 80% located in majority world countries 82% live below the poverty line conflict and poverty are major causes – (UNESCO)

4. Millennium Development Goals 1. Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty 2. Achieve universal primary education 3. Provide gender equality and empower women 4. Reduce child mortality 5. Improve maternal health 6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases 7. Ensure environmental sustainability 8. Develop a global partnership for development

7. 'language has always had power to define cultural groups' (Haller et al 2006:61) 'mainstream selves and their boundaries of identification are defined in opposition to negatively constructed others' (Valentine 2002:217)

14. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= V2f7pCDJFT4

15. social model ‘in the broadest terms, the social model of disability is about nothing more complicated than a clear focus on the economic, environmental and cultural barriers encountered by people who are viewed by others as having some form of impairment-whether sensory, physical or intellectual. The barriers disabled people encounter include inaccessible education systems, working environments, inadequate disability benefits, discriminatory health and social support services, inaccessible transport, houses and public buildings and amenities, and the devaluing of disabled people through negative images in the media-films, television and newspapers’ (Oliver 2010:47).

16. affirmative model ‘…the affirmative model demands a recognition of impairment as an ordinary, rather than an extra ordinary characteristic of human experience, and for inclusion within ordinary life on that basis’. (Cameron 2011 in press)

17. representation

19. ‘home of the disease hour’ ‘special in every sense of the word’ Ivan Brackenbury’s hospital radio show

20. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= ogS9-QDfnZA

21. 'dominant groups in society reduce minority culture to discourse of the Other' (Peters 2000:588) 'the expression 'special needs' puts together two of the terms most commonly used in patronising euphemisms. Special segregates' (Valentine 2002:220)

23. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= kh- EBCIPfSY&feature=BF&list=PL688 1EE7FB67D6286&index=4

30. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= JEUFfp9_XdM

31. 1 in 4 people like me have a mental health problem. Many more people have a problem with that ( Stephen Fry) Time to Change

35. The Equality Act 2010 ‘framework for a fairer future' recognises multiple identity including dual characteristics includes discrimination by association and perception streamlines legislation protected characteristics-race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion and belief, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership

36. UN convention (article 1) to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity

38. LSE disability identity conference disability is rarely celebrated as an aspect of diversity and stereotyping is common impairment and disability are not automatic bedfellows On 4 th May disabled people will be exploring issues of identity and pride at LSE

39. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =iI_N5T3pmxQ