Abstract
The paper discusses how too often, those with physical, mental or emotional disabilities are portrayed and viewed by society as deviant, sick, abnormal or are feared. The paper asserts that this societal view is stigmatizing and damaging to those with disabilities. The paper then shows how in recent years, members of the disabilty community have started to advocate the health and media systems to portray their illnesses and disabilities as normal.

From the Paper
"Individuals with physical and mental health disabilities are often viewed by society as being handicapped. In other words there are viewed by society as having a condition that limits what they are able to do and how much they are able to participate in society. However, those with disabilities and sociologists would argue that is it not the physical or mental health issue that handicaps them, but instead they are handicapped by how society is socially and physically constructed. Society is not physically structured to work for everyone; it is instead..."

Tags:disabilities, sick role, society

Abstract
The paper describes that across the nation students who are covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), have rights that must be provided. The paper states that at any time the student or the student's parents believe that his or her rights are not being upheld, they have the right to file for a due process hearing. If the parties involved with the suit do not agree with the results of that hearing they can take it to a court system and have it heard. This paper discusses a detailed description of two court cases that dealt specifically with student due process issues.

From the Paper
"The court ruling explained that the burden likes with the party seeking relief and in the case of due process hearings it is parents usually in the position of seeking relief. The ruling stemmed from a suit with regard to the Montgomery Alabama school district. "Jerry B. Weast, uperintendent of the Montgomery County Public School System, called the court's decision "a victory for special education teachers in Montgomery County and across the nation who work hard everyday to provide the best possible education for students with disabilities. He added, "We defended this case for one simple reason -- we didn't want our teachers and staff spending more time in the courtroom instead of the classroom."

Tags:special, education, disabilty, burden, of, parents, children, with, autism

Abstract
This paper discusses labor issues and their challenges for minority groups. The writer explains that since corporations are profit-driven they are not particularly motivated to hire minorities. The implications for various minority groups, such as the disabled, the colored, gays and lesbians, are discussed, as well as other types of prejudice with which such minorities are frequently confronted.

From the Paper
'Labour issues are frequently challenging for minorities. Given that corporations are driven by the profit incentive, there is no particular motivation for them to hire minorities. This is even more apposite when the minority is disabled persons, as corporations may perceive them as more of a liability than an asset, given that expense may be incurred as a result of accommodating their special needs. At other times, minorities such as visible minorities, or gays and lesbians, may suffer in the labour market due to prejudice on behalf of corporations. This is demonstrated by the fact that, for example, workers of color tend to have lower paid jobs...."

Tags:minorities, unions, disabilties