Transcription of A Disability History Timeline
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A DisabilityHistory TimelineThe struggle for equal rightsthrough the ages Stereotypes, cultural representations and attitudesLegislation and policyAchievements of the Disability rights movementSocial advancesAchievements in the North WestMedical and technical developmentsKey individualsThis new Timeline aims to document how attitudes towards Disability have differed (or not) through the ages and across cultures. It also marks the contribution of individuals and groups to advancements in health and social care in relation to Disability ; and it highlights legal and other landmarks in the struggles towards equal rights of disabled people.
and parish councils to look after ‘every aged, poor and impotent person’ who was born or lived in the locality for three years. Services are funded by donations encouraged by the Church. 1572 The Poor Law Act 1572 introduces a compulsory poor rate; and makes it a punishable offence to refuse to work for lawful wages, or do work provided by
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