Int'l Publications

Forgotten Crimes: The Holocaust and People with Disabilities

Between 1939 and 1945 the Nazi regime systematically murdered hundreds of thousands of children and adults with disabilities as part of its T4 "euthanasia" programs. These programs were designed to eliminate all persons with disabilities who, according to Nazi ideology, threatened the health and purity of the German race. Forgotten Crimes explores the development and workings of this nightmarish process, a neglected aspect of the Holocaust.

Technology and Disability: a global glimpse of the future

WID commissioned several specialists to prepare overviews of key technology topics with a view towards the future. Some of the reports have already appeared in DisabilityWorld, while others are printed here for the first time. The topics selected for an international perspective are: universal design, advocacy and the information society, accessible information technology in the European Union, wheelchair provision trends in developing countries and information technology developments benefiting blind and print disabled users.

Change from Within: International Overview of the Impact of Disabled Politicians and Disability Policy Bodies on Governance

This volume presents the results of a five-year international investigation into disability and governance. It examines three interrelated topics: the impact of disabled individuals who have been elected or appointed to high governmental office; the scope, structure and impact of national disability policy bodies; and the increasing accessibility of the machinery of democracy, especially elections and voting. “Change from Within” is the first international report on this significant topic.

Independent Living and Self-Help in 2003: A Global Snapshot of a Social Change Movement

The International Independent Living Timeline is an indispensable research tool that helps track 1) precursors or prerequisites to an independent living movement in various countries, and 2) the influence of external political events and international and regional collaboration. IDEAS project staff have recently updated the timeline, which is printed in this volume.

Vida Independiente: nuevos modelos organizativos (Independent Living: new organizational models)

This book is a contribution to the current social debate on the development of the "Independent Living Movement." It also includes guidelines for setting up Independent Living Centers. Spanish language. Este libro es una contribución al debate social actual sobre el desarrollo del "Movemiento de la Vida Independiente." También incluye pautas para el establecimiento de Centros de Vida Independiente. En español.

Mass Media and Disability

Mass Media and Disability is an overview of research and advocacy projects internationally to improve the image and expand the presence of people with disabilities in the mass media. The report includes an analytical overview of improvements in disability portrayal on television, films, public education programs and schools-based awareness projects; an overview of research on disability imagery; and in-depth reports on approaches in Australia, Germany, the Philippines, Russia, South Africa, the UK and the U.S.

Linking Women with Disabilities to Employment Opportunities and Resources

Fully indexed and comprises the following in-depth chapters: women's employment, disability & employment, general employment, aging & older workers, self-employment & small business, accommodation & technology, benefits & transition to work, training & career development for Native Americans, independent living centers, research & policy, internships and educational opportunities, youth initiatives, health & safety, health resources for Native Americans, newsletters, book, reports & publications, videos and cyber resources.

Beijing +5 Report

An estimated 10,000 women representing their governments or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) descended on New York City in early June to make their voices heard in the United Nations "Beijing+5" meetings. Among them was a small dedicated group of 65 women with disabilities from 31 countries around the world were among them, participating in both the overall activities and in a unique training program.

Issues & Insights: A World Forum on Women with Disabilities & As We Are: From A Woman's Perspective (Video)

The first video documents the event and the second video features interviews with women from different regions of the world and cultural backgrounds. Both videos can be used as a training resource on women with disabilities and are available with English, French or Spanish subtitles.

International Leadership Forum for Women with Disabilities: Final Report

This document is the final report on the International Leadership Forum for women with Disabilities, which took place on June 15-20,1997 in Washington, DC. A collaboration of the World Institute on Disability, Rehabilitation International, and Mobility International USA, the forum brought together over 600 women representing 80 countries. The document presents 35 papers and links readers to a host of resources on the topic, including books, manuals, documents, websites, films and videos.

Disabled Women's Priorities for Action, Research Results from the International Leadership Forum for Women with Disabilities, June 15-20, 1997

This report presents findings of participatory action research conducted at the International Leadership Forum for Women with Disabilities. The report documents major themes and priorities for future research, training, and action from the perspective of international women leaders with disabilities.

Personal Assistance Services in Europe and North America: Report of an International Symposium

This report is a collection of essays by PAS users from North America and Western Europe, describing service models in the U.S., Canada, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Germany, with an eye toward system reform. It provides an overview of common issues faced by consumers and advocates as they strive to develop user responsive policies.

The U.S. Role in International Disability Activities: A History and a Look Towards the Future

This study, commissioned by WID, the World Rehabilitation Fund, and Rehabilitation International, was undertaken to present an initial introduction to U.S. involvement in the field of international rehabilitation and disability.

Personal Assistant Programs in Germany, Sweden and the USA: Differences and Similarities

This thesis, funded by "Stiftung zur Förderung körper-behinderter Hochbegabter" of Lichtenstein and the IDEAS for a New Millennium Project, describes and compares personal assistance services in three different countries.

Ethical Issues in Disability and Rehabilitation: A Report on an International Conference

This monograph is the result of an international conference on disability and ethics, sponsored by WID in collaboration with the World Rehabilitation Fund and Rehabilitation International. Key issues are examined by an international forum of concerned persons from the medical, rehabilitation, and disability communities. An extensive annotated international bibliography is also included.