RDS Volume 7, No. 1
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Item Disability Studies Dissertation Abstracts(University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2011) Erlen, JonathonThe information for this section of RDS is provided by Jonathon Erlen of the University of Pittsburgh. A full list of disability-related dissertation abstracts may be found at http://www.hsls.pitt.edu/guides/histmed/dissertations/Item Book Review: Professional Helper: The Fundamentals of Being a Helping Professional(University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2011) Ono, MariAuthor: Bryan, Willie V. Reviewer: Mari Ono Publisher: Charles C. Thomas Ltd., Springfield, IL, 2009 Cost: Hardback, $51.95; Paper, $31.95; 220 pages ISBN: 978-0-398-07889-8 (hardback); 978-0-398-07890-4 (paperback) Cost: Hardback, $51.95; Paper, $31.95; 220 pagesItem Book Review: Blind Man’s Bluff(University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2011) Omansky, BethAuthor: Geri Taeckens Reviewer: Beth Omansky Publisher: Accessibilities, Sault Ste Marie, MI ISBN: 978-0-9774546-1-7 Soft Cover: $19.95, 445 pagesItem A Comparison of Male and Female Title I ADA Discrimination Allegations in Relation to Employer Characteristics(University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2011) Koch, Lynn; Armstrong, Amy J.; Lewis, Allen N.; Hurley, Jessica E.; Lewis, Pam; McMahon, Brian T.This investigation determined if there is a difference in the proportion of Title I workplace discrimination allegations filed by females in comparison to males under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in relation to the employer characteristics. Findings are reported and implications for future research and vocational rehabilitation practice.Item Native Americans with Disabilities: A Comparison of Male and Female Eastern Tribal Members(University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2011) Ni, Chung-Fan; Wilkins-Turner, Felicia; Liebert, Diane E.; Ellien, Valerie; Harrington, CorrineThis study identified prevalence of disabilities, employment, and rehabilitation needs of four eastern tribal members. Chi-square tests were conducted to compare females to their male counterparts. Females were more likely to experience arthritis and orthopedic challenges; males to experience substance abuse. No gender difference in employment rate was found.Item Psychosocial Adjustment of Women with Work-related Disabilities in Rural China(University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2011) Lo-Hui, Karen; Luo, Lilian; Yang, XiaoshanThe impact of gender roles on the psychosocial adjustment of women in rural China with work related disabilities is explored. The influence of economic reform, traditional family orientation, and gender expectations on the ability of women to work in rural China are discussed via three case studies.Item Gender, Disability, and ADA Title I Employment Discrimination: A Comparison of Male and Female Charging Party Characteristics: The National EEOC ADA Research Project(University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2011) Lewis, Allen N.; Hurley, Jessica E.; Lewis, Pam; McMahon, Brian T.Demographic characteristics of female charging parties in comparison to males who filed allegations of workplace discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act were examined using a secondary database maintained by the United States’ Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Findings indicated that charging parties have distinct profiles related to demographic characteristics.Item Women with Disabilities Living in Poverty: The Case of Uruguay(University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2011) Bagnato, María José; Milán, María del Carmen Abreu; Ceretti, Adriana Suárez; Durán, Cecilia; Bonilla, Beatriz Falero; Bianchi, Delia; Luzardo, Mario; Conti, Paola PremudaThe goal of this study was to determine health and disability status among people living in poor urban areas of Uruguay’s capital and surrounding areas, with a focus on women. Despite living in the same locations, women reported worse health status than men and more limitations across all disability domains.Item Forum Introduction: The Intersection of Gender and Disability: An International Perspective(University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2011) Lewis, Allen N.; Armstrong, Amy J.We would like to welcome you to this special issue of the Review of Disability Studies. This issue focuses upon the intersection of gender and disability within a global perspective. Existing research tells us that disability often presents challenges and barriers to integration and quality of life. The social model of disability (Corker & French, 1999; Shakespeare 2006) assumes that disability is not inherent in the person, but is constructed by society in its failure to provide people with access and treat them with the same respect afforded persons without disabilities.Item Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal Volume 7 Issue 1(University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2011)