Understanding Disability

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What is deinstitutionalization in the context of persons with mental illness and intellectual disabilities?

A movement to reverse the institutionalization of persons with mental illness and intellectual disabilities by transitioning them to community-based settings

What were some of the challenges faced by veterans returning after World War I?

Vision and hearing loss, mobility challenges, and mental health issues

What was the significance of the founding of War Amps Canada in 1918?

It marked the beginning of change in the social and political context for persons with disabilities

What is the goal of the social movement of deinstitutionalization?

To reverse the institutionalization of persons with mental illness and intellectual disabilities

What was one outcome of World War I that influenced disability policy in Canada?

Disability became a policy issue in Canada

Test your knowledge about the universal human experience of disability, including its impact on daily activities and the different classifications of disabilities as per the World Health Organization.

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