The independent living movement 1970-present

General Studies 420:Disability & Society

SDSU: M. McClure

Assignment #2

History of Dis/Ability Response

Directions:

Access “Parallels In Time: A History of Developmental Disabilities” using the following URLs: http://www.mnddc.org/parallels/index.html OR http://www.mnddc.org/parallels2/index.htm
Review all sections of one of these websites.
A minimum 500 word (double spaced) summary is required for at least 3 or more of the sections/topics reviewed. (one summary that includes all 3 sections/topics)
A one page (double-spaced) personal reaction should follow the summary.
Two questions about the information you summarized should be asked at the end of your personal response.
And finally, how does this information relate to course information covered so far?

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*The Cover Sheet/Rubric will be used as the first page. Failure to include the self-scored cover sheet/rubric will result in a loss of points.

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The independent living movement 1970-present

Section 1: Independent living

The concept of living independently is opposite to that of institutions and moving away from parental dependency. Essentially, independent living implies being in a position to make decisions that affects a person’s life. At the same time, the concept implies individuals being in a position to pursue activities that they have selected without opposition or interference from those around them. According to this article, independent living does not imply living alone. A person can still be independent while still living with his or her parents. The independent living outline in this article entails self-determination, making decisions and being allowed to fail. At………………

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