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ISBN: 9781760644222
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Black Inc
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Dive into the complexities of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) through Micheline Lee's insightful essay, 'Lifeboat.' This compelling narrative reveals the dichotomy of the NDIS as both a beacon of hope and a source of frustration for many in the disability community. Lee’s poignant storytelling illustrates how the NDIS was intended to be a transformative initiative, yet for some, it has become another layer of exclusion.
Explore what it means to be disabled and how societal perceptions shape our realities. Lee draws from her personal experiences and diverse case studies, intertwining them with ethical reflections and legal insights. This book is not just an examination of a policy; it’s a profound insight into our common humanity and the pressing need for systematic social change.
Discover why the NDIS is described as 'the only lifeboat in the ocean' for some and a symbol of inadequate support for others. Lee challenges readers to rethink disability beyond mere labels, urging us to foster empathy and understanding in our communities. This thought-provoking essay is essential reading for advocates of social justice and equality.
If you're searching for a book that addresses disability rights, systemic inequalities, and the moral implications of care, 'Lifeboat' is a necessary addition to your collection. Understand how we can collectively push for a more inclusive society where everyone can thrive.
Delivery Information: Your order will be processed promptly, ensuring a swift delivery to your doorstep. Enjoy free shipping options on eligible orders and expect delivery within [insert delivery timeframe]. Don't miss your chance to explore this essential work by Micheline Lee.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760644222
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Black Inc
Description:
What ails the NDIS?
Caring or careless? In this powerful and moving essay, Micheline Lee tells the story of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a transformative social change that ran into problems. For some users it has been "the only lifeboat in the ocean," but for others it has meant still more exclusion.
Lee explains what happened, showing that the NDIS, for all its good intentions, has not understood people with disabilities well enough. While government thought the market could do its job, a caring society cannot be outsourced. Lee draws deeply on her own experience, on diverse case studies, as well as insights from moral philosophy and the law. She begins by considering what it is to be disabled. And since to be disabled is part of the human condition, she also considers what it is to be human.
This is an essay about common humanity and effective, lasting social change. "Unless you change how people think about things, you're not really going to change their actions or responses."
"How people understand disability transforms how they respond to it. When they saw us as cursed or contaminated, they banished us, euthanised us or left us on the streets to perish. When they saw us as requiring protection, they institutionalised us. When they saw us as defective and in need of a cure, we were hospitalised and medicalised. When they saw us as tragic, they treated us as objects of charity. Now the NDIS has given us a new identity- consumer." Micheline Lee, Lifeboat
ISBN: 9781760644222
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Black Inc
Description:
Dive into the complexities of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) through Micheline Lee's insightful essay, 'Lifeboat.' This compelling narrative reveals the dichotomy of the NDIS as both a beacon of hope and a source of frustration for many in the disability community. Lee’s poignant storytelling illustrates how the NDIS was intended to be a transformative initiative, yet for some, it has become another layer of exclusion.
Explore what it means to be disabled and how societal perceptions shape our realities. Lee draws from her personal experiences and diverse case studies, intertwining them with ethical reflections and legal insights. This book is not just an examination of a policy; it’s a profound insight into our common humanity and the pressing need for systematic social change.
Discover why the NDIS is described as 'the only lifeboat in the ocean' for some and a symbol of inadequate support for others. Lee challenges readers to rethink disability beyond mere labels, urging us to foster empathy and understanding in our communities. This thought-provoking essay is essential reading for advocates of social justice and equality.
If you're searching for a book that addresses disability rights, systemic inequalities, and the moral implications of care, 'Lifeboat' is a necessary addition to your collection. Understand how we can collectively push for a more inclusive society where everyone can thrive.
Delivery Information: Your order will be processed promptly, ensuring a swift delivery to your doorstep. Enjoy free shipping options on eligible orders and expect delivery within [insert delivery timeframe]. Don't miss your chance to explore this essential work by Micheline Lee.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760644222
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Black Inc
Description:
What ails the NDIS?
Caring or careless? In this powerful and moving essay, Micheline Lee tells the story of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a transformative social change that ran into problems. For some users it has been "the only lifeboat in the ocean," but for others it has meant still more exclusion.
Lee explains what happened, showing that the NDIS, for all its good intentions, has not understood people with disabilities well enough. While government thought the market could do its job, a caring society cannot be outsourced. Lee draws deeply on her own experience, on diverse case studies, as well as insights from moral philosophy and the law. She begins by considering what it is to be disabled. And since to be disabled is part of the human condition, she also considers what it is to be human.
This is an essay about common humanity and effective, lasting social change. "Unless you change how people think about things, you're not really going to change their actions or responses."
"How people understand disability transforms how they respond to it. When they saw us as cursed or contaminated, they banished us, euthanised us or left us on the streets to perish. When they saw us as requiring protection, they institutionalised us. When they saw us as defective and in need of a cure, we were hospitalised and medicalised. When they saw us as tragic, they treated us as objects of charity. Now the NDIS has given us a new identity- consumer." Micheline Lee, Lifeboat