Relating Disability Policy to Broader Public Policy
Understanding the Concept of “Handicap
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6330862 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Andrew I Batavia (0009-0008-5604-4615, Georgetown University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1993 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 735-739 |
| Publication date | 1993-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Policy Studies Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0190-292X • E-ISSN: 1541-0072 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1541-0072.1993.tb02170.x |
| OpenAlex | W2083968821 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
While it is recognized that disability policy is a subset of broader public policy, the relationship between disability issues and other public policy issues is not well understood. Insight into this relationship can be gained through a greater understanding of the concept of “handicap,” as distinguished from the concepts of “impairment” and “disability.” In everyday conversation, these terms typically are used interchangeably and erroneously. However, when applied correctly, their important differences help us to focus on the appropriate level for analyzing disability and other policy issues. When ignored for reasons concerning the “political unacceptability” of handicap as a term or concept, we risk focusing on the wrong level and possibly holding individuals with disabilities responsible for circumstances beyond their control
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| Citations per year | 0.17 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1997 - 2007 (11) |
| Highly cited | No |