By Annaham on 9 November, 2010
John Keilman for the Los Angeles Times: Technology opens new horizons for disabled Yet for all of technology’s promised advances, some worry that the cost will keep helpful devices out of many people’s reach. Others are concerned that governments, schools and institutions might think that high-tech gadgetry has relieved them of their responsibility to serve [...]
Posted in recommended reading | Tagged assistive technology, bipolar disorder, Deaf, depression, education, gender, global, health care, health policing, independence, mental health, mental illness, patriarchy, recommended reading, schizophrenia, sexism, social construction, structural vs. individual, technology
By Ouyang Dan on 30 September, 2010
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By Ouyang Dan on 27 September, 2010
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By Annaham on 14 September, 2010
Astrid van Woerkom at Astrid’s Journal: “Exercise For Mental Health!” Bakker forgets the barriers to exercise that some people encounter. Due to the construction going on, I cannot take walks on grounds unaccompanied anymore. I cannot navigate the busy gym during fitness class. If I want to bike, I need to go on a tandem. [...]
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By Ouyang Dan on 6 September, 2010
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By Ouyang Dan on 2 September, 2010
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By Ouyang Dan on 2 August, 2010
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By Ouyang Dan on 22 July, 2010
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By Ouyang Dan on 19 July, 2010
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