For example. In his article "Disabled people struggle to find work" James Massola argues that the crucial identifying fact is that for the time being there is an increase in the numbers of people with severe disabilities entering mainstream education. Statistics confirm that the number of students with a severe disability who attend mainstream education- has increased fourfold since the 1980s.
Massola goes on to identify the fact that public policy is in danger of leaving people with disabilities behind. But the growth in participation rates in education has not been matched by an increase in employment. As he puts it:
The growth of participation by people with a less severe disability was because of a strong labour market, but the improvement has not carried through to people with a more severe disability.
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In conclusion, and to return to the analysis of Jenny Cooper:
.... we continue to stay in denial about who we are and still succeed as a nation. Disability is a part of what we are. Inclusion would acknowledge that. Destiny may one day lead us there. Or there’s always revolution!
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Peter Gibilisco was diagnosed with the progressive neurological condition called Friedreich's Ataxia, at age 14. The disability has made his life painful and challenging. He rocks the boat substantially in the formation of needed attributes to succeed in life. For example, he successfully completed a PhD at the University of Melbourne, this was achieved late into the disability's progression. However, he still performs research with the university, as an honorary fellow. Please read about his new book The Politics of Disability.
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