There are a number of moral and philosophical issues around the definition and treatment of disability. It has long been common to treat disability, impairment, incapacity, and handicap, as more or less equivalent. In recent times, however, some theorists and activists have argued that there is no such thing as being disabled only being differently-abled, and that handicap is a function of social provision. In short no-one is objectively disabled or handicapped just disadvantaged in relation to others. Part of the motivation for these arguments is to counter the stigma that often been attached to disability. While that motivation is laudable, the denial of the fact of disability may disadvantage those it was intended to benefit, since it undermines the case for providing assistance and ensuring equality for, and anti-discrimination legislation against those of limited or diminished mental and physical functions. More broadly, the idea of disability, particularly natural disability, presumes an account of normal human capacities and functions which are related to the achievement of human goods, and through those of living well.
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— While some people resent the imperfection, the inconvenience, and the expense of persons with disabilities, others see in them an invitation to learn how to love deeply without counting the cost. God will demand an accounting. Adapted from remarks delivered at the Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Lif
— Stanley Hauerwas disarms fears of the abled about those who are disabled.
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— Promoted by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, the #IamChurch initiative consists in 5 videos demonstrating the daily struggles of persons with disabilities who, far from feeling burdensome or "set aside", provide their own specific contribution within their ecclesial communities. "I feel like part of the Church" is the title of the second video. #disability #IamChurch #AmorisLaetitia #laity #family #laityfamilylife
— Promoted by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, the initiative consists in 5 videos demonstrating the daily struggles of persons with disabilities who, far from feeling burdensome or "set aside", provide their own specific contribution within their ecclesial communities. Not without a smile... #disability #IamChurch #AmorisLaetitia #laity #family #laityfamilylife
— Xavier Symons on personalism and understanding dementia.
— Abstract. The so-called Disability Paradox arises from the apparent tension between the popular view that disability leads to low well-being and the relatively
— A panel featuring Sara Chan (University of Notre Dame), Lambert Nieme (Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary), and Thomas Williams (St. John's University). From the 2021 Notre Dame Fall Conference, "I Have Called You By Name: Human Dignity in a Secular World". Session chair: Michael Waddell (St. Mary’s College). Full speaker lineup: https://ethicscenter.nd.edu/programs/fall-conference/2021-i-have-called-you-by-name/
— Message of His Holiness Pope Francis to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2021
— By Elizabeth Schiltz (University of St. Thomas Law School), with a response by Mary O'Callaghan (de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture). Plenary session of the 2021 Notre Dame Fall Conference, "I Have Called You By Name: Human Dignity in a Secular World". Session chair: O. Carter Snead (Director, de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture). Full speaker lineup: https://ethicscenter.nd.edu/programs/fall-conference/2021-i-have-called-you-by-name/
There are a number of moral and philosophical issues around the definition and treatment of disability. It has long been common to treat disability, impairment, incapacity, and handicap, as more or less equivalent. In recent times, however, some theorists and activists have argued that there is no such thing as being disabled only being differently-abled, and that handicap is a function of social provision. In short no-one is objectively disabled or handicapped just disadvantaged in relation to others. Part of the motivation for these arguments is to counter the stigma that often been attached to disability. While that motivation is laudable, the denial of the fact of disability may disadvantage those it was intended to benefit, since it undermines the case for providing assistance and ensuring equality for, and anti-discrimination legislation against those of limited or diminished mental and physical functions. More broadly, the idea of disability, particularly natural disability, presumes an account of normal human capacities and functions which are related to the achievement of human goods, and through those of living well.