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Project

Indiana Disability History Project EXPIRES 8-31-2013

Center:

IN-Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2014

Contact Information:

Philip Stafford
[email protected]
812-855-6508

Project Description:

This project will provide a plan designed to advance understanding of the history of disability in Indiana. Outcomes include: improved understanding by all Hoosiers of the past experiences, conditions and contributions of persons with developmental and other disabilities and their advocates over the period of our statehood; knowledge by all Hoosiers of historical changes in cultural attitudes towards persons with disabilities and their advocates and the associated public and institutional responses to the needs, assets, and perceived threats associated with disability; an opportunity for all residents of Indiana to keep history alive through continuing public discussion and reflection on the subject of disability and community.

Keyword(s):

disability history

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State