Editors
Dmitri N. Shalin
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2006
Publication Title
The Social Health of Nevada: Leading Indicators and Quality of Life in the Silver State
Publisher
UNLV: Center for Democratic Culture Publications
First page number:
1
Last page number:
23
Abstract
Attitudes toward people with disabilities have changed dramatically over the course of the last hundred years. In the 19th century, individuals with serious physical or mental issues were singled out for pity and urged to accept their afflictions as the will of God. The government offered no assistance to these persons, relying instead on alms giving from religious institutions and philanthropic organizations.
Keywords
Capacity and disability--Law and legislation; Mental health; Social security
Disciplines
Community-Based Research | Medicine and Health | Sociology
Language
English
Repository Citation
Belcove-Shalin, J. S.
(2006).
Disability Rights and Resources in Nevada. In Dmitri N. Shalin,
The Social Health of Nevada: Leading Indicators and Quality of Life in the Silver State
1-23.
Available at:
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/social_health_nevada_reports/16