by Joseph P. Shapiro
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People with disabilities forging the newest and last human rights movement of the century.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 A Primer for the Independent Living Movement, 2008-11-28
Its important for anyone who wants to read about the disability rights movement that this is first book to read, even if one has a negative impression of it. The goal of the independent living movement as identified in the book is for full community integration for people with disabilities and complete civil rights and equal rights. Unfortunately when one reads about the disability rights movement, there is talk about "politically correct language", "burdensome lawsuits" and the like and I can't deny that these things happen (as with any movement there are extremists and people who focus on surface issues) but "No Pity" details the independent living movement starting with Ed Roberts (who had been paralyzed to the point where he required a respirator, then called an iron lung, his whole life) who founded the independent living movement from scratch and from there, there were networks of these centers and now they are a vital resource. And its not just linguistics but the thinking behind them, empowerment, integration and the idea that disability is ultimately a universal experience. And the important thing is for every negative experience you hear about you can read about workable constructive solutions, many of which save taxpayer's money and put people to work and most importantly people with disabilities being thought of not as "the other" but as people in general. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but if you have a negative impression of the disability rights movement why not read through "No Pity" and then post a review after as you'll have a fuller understanding. And as a disability rights activist myself and someone who has pushed for the Olmstead Decision, Mental Health Parity and the upcoming Community Choice Act whom many of the people discussed in here initiated (you can look up these terms for more information) you can see that the end goal is yet another civil rights movement with equality and social justice as the end goal and a community that people often eventually become a part of as disability is a universal experience. So take a fresh mindset, read this and know that much has been achieved and much remains to but often the first steps towards understanding people with disabilities must come from self acceptance and a willingness to understand new ideas. This primer will give you some key ideas and if you are a person with a disability yourself, in understanding the term "no pity" you may understand the essential empowering nature of the ever expanding freedoms that are part of America and want in whatever way you can contribute. A book that changed my life in real world terms and may do the same for others.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
We need No Pity part 2. Great read!, 2008-11-16
I am a college student studying to be a Special Education Teacher and this book is a must for anyone working with people with special needs. I found this a fascinating read. I have yet to find a well rounded, well written, history book about people with special needs, and this book delivers. Although it took me a long time to process and read through the abundance of information Shapiro provided, it was interesting and complete for the time it was written. I would love to read an updated version of this book or a continuation of this book because it was dated. The book was written in 1993, just a short time after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There have been so many new developments and new policies since 1993 that this book contains a huge gap in its all important story. Many of the references and issues Shapiro brought up are obsolete now in 2008, and I don't know which issues. I also know there are many new issues and laws that have drastically changed the lives of many people with special needs and I would love to find a resource as well written as No Pity that would explain the impact of these new developments.
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
 No Pity, 2008-07-15
I ordered 2 books simultaneously, one new (this one) through you, Amazon, and one used, from one of your used book dealers. In ordering, I did not see on the form where I could change the shipping address, and then the transaction was suddenly over. I called right back to change the address. With you it was no problem. But in changing the address for the other book, your phone rep (who called herself JADE)told me it was changed and everything was fine. That was not true. I kept checking and it was never changed on the order. I emailed the other dealer and they said there was nothing could do. I called you back several times - even spoke to your supervisor (MAHENDRA) who offered no help. I have never received the book. It was a college book - I had to drive 75 miles to get another book. I would like my money refuned. It has been almost 6 weeks.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
great book, 2008-07-01
This book is a must read for anyone wants to understand the history of independent living and the Disability Rights Movement! Well worth the read.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Essential Reading for ALL "Tinytimisms", 2006-11-15
The Essential Primer from a non-disabled person's view. The 1994 book covers history, policies, and the interdependence we have together.
Judy Heumann and Evan Kemp recommended this to me in 1990's, and my eyes were opened wide after I read it. Ch. 1 and Tinytimism (as I call it)applies to many groups. Some call it 'Uncle Tom','assimilationist', or other. 'No Pity' describes why the charity model is fatalistic and damaging. You can see this played out in the Congress about 'welfare', 'healthcare', Clint Eastwood's attack on the ADA, and 'special needs'.
Sorry folks - we just want what you think we have, but we don't really have it: civil, legal, accessible, culturally affirming human rights.
Even if you have a disability, it is vital to read the sections that you think you know- and definately read the ones you don't know. Anyone working in health care, Addiction, Mental Health, VA, CILS, advocacy for any disability related group should read this first.
My only regret was I didn't read it sooner.
Access is a civil right and an attitude, not just a ramp (TM)!
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