Disability and Society in Scotland, UK Analysis of theoretical Perspectives on Disability in Scotland Corbett (1991) is of the opinion that the idea of 'normality' that is present in the British culture has a contradiction. He says that it generally creates a fear of being different, while at the same time laying great stress on retaining ones individuality. To achieve this individuality people try to stand out in different areas of life

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Governments must also make sure that people who are dependent because of a severe disability have the same opportunity to achieve a standard of living that is equal to that of the rest of the people. Non-governmental organizations often assist Governments by devising needs, suggesting solutions and providing services balancing to those provided by Governments. Allocation of financial and material resources by all sections of the population, not leaving

Disability The story "The Village Watchman" by Terry Tempest Williams and the film "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" both depict families which include someone with developmental disability. In Williams' autobiographical story, it is the author's uncle, Alan, who is described as "special" because his "brain was denied oxygen" during a "breech" birth. In Lasse Hallstrom's film, it is Gilbert Grape's brother Arnie, played by Leonardo di Caprio, whose developmental disability is never

One solution is to employ a trained banking host, who will assess the needs of each client. These do not refer only to disability assistance, but also to everyday banking activities such as making deposits, investing, withdrawals and the like. The banking host can then be stationed close to the entrance of the bank, with a prominent sign to the effect of "banking assistance" or something in the same

In a case where an employee has epilepsy, the employer and all colleagues should be made aware of the exact circumstances of the condition in the individual employee. The primary concern is the safety of both the involved employee, his or her colleagues, and the workplace. Accordingly, equipment could be safeguarded in order to ensure that an employee is not hurt in the course of a seizure. Ideally, a worker