Debates about disability within geography, as well as in disability studies more generally,
have been largely urban, Anglophone and Western‐centric. Not only have industrialised …

The article analyses five classical texts from the field of disability research/studies. The focus
of the analysis is on how disability is defined both on a theoretical level and on an empirical …

This paper describes a model that defines the attributes of domestic systems that lead to
system dependability and a user-oriented specification method for support systems based …

This article offers a critique of what has become known as 'inclusive education'under the
New Labour administration. The initial impetus for the article was a research project …

Designing applications to support older people in their own homes is increasing in
popularity and necessity. The increase in supporting older people in the community means …

This study investigates the interaction between adults with learning disabilities and their
care staff. Many people with severe learning disabilities have little or no speech; for these …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the process of transition from home to early
childhood centre or playgroup for three children with and three children without Down …

The author wishes to dedicate this thesis to those who motivate and inspire her most: Her
parents, John and Patti Crupi, for their wisdom, love, and support throughout her education …