A Little History Worth Knowing: Disability Down Through the Ages

From ancient times to the telethons of today\'s growing disability movement, this video traces the often overlooked history of people with disabilities down through the ages.

With a combination of facts and rare historical footage the video looks at historical stereotypes, including the "medical model"; stereotypes in films, television, and other media; the ongoing struggle for disability rights; the effects of technology on people's ability to work and live independently; and disability as a diversity issue.

Although the video doesn't shy away from the abuses of the past (including the murder of more than 200,000 people with disabilities during Hitler's reign, it ends with a hopeful look at the future as changing attitudes and advancing technology help people with disabilities to enter the global economy.

Includes: DVD
Produced By: Wood, Irene M. and Associates
Running Time: 23 minutes