22/10/2010
In a special anniversary edition of You and Yours, Peter White looks at how the rights of disabled people have changed over the past 40 years. This programme was originally broadcast in October 2010 but is being repeated today due to industrial action.
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The 1970 Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act
The Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act defined the rights of disabled people for the first time. We speak to the architect of the 1970 law - Alf Morris - and assess its long-term impact.
Duration: 09:25
The Independent Living Movement
The move from a life of clinical imprisonment to independently living in your own home has been one of the most significant changes to the way disabled people live their lives.
Duration: 11:01
Developments in Technology
Technological advances have make a huge difference to the the lives of disabled people. We chart the key changes and discuss ideas in development.
Duration: 08:25
Education - The Move Towards Integration
Inclusivity is the current watch word with regards education for the disabled but does mainstream schooling give them what they need?
Duration: 14:21
The Growth of the Paralympics
If there's one aspect of disability which over the past 40 years has increasingly captured the public鈥檚 imagination it's sport and particularly the Paralympics.
Duration: 05:03
What Legislation Would You Pass Now?
We asked a selection of our guests if they were to pass a 2010 Act for Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons what would be in it?
Duration: 03:04
Broadcasts
- Fri 22 Oct 2010 12:00主播大秀 Radio 4 FM
- Fri 22 Oct 2010 12:04主播大秀 Radio 4 LW
- Mon 1 Aug 2011 12:00主播大秀 Radio 4 FM
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