2 OVERVIEW OF LAW AND GUIDELINES
by Cynthia D. Waddell
Throughout history, disability law and public policy have reflected the norms of the many governments of the world and the varying socioeconomic environments. But one common thread in many societies has been the tendency to isolate and segregate persons with disabilities because of ignorance, neglect, superstition, or fear. Within this social environment, disability policy has evolved from the early social welfare approach, under the medical model of institutional care, to rehabilitation and education.
Because of the growing body of laws and public policies requiring the accessible design of products and websites, it's important for both policymakers and designers of this technology to be ...
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