Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities: National and International Perspectives

Introduction Part I. Social Inclusion and Disability: 2. Historical roots and conceptualising disability 3. Social exclusion and social inclusion 4. Media and disability, disability culture and digital divide Part II. Strategies to Promote Social Inclusion: 5. Social strategies to promote social inclusion: social protection and social capital 6. National disability rights instruments and measures to promote social inclusion 7. The convention on the rights of persons with disabilities: a comprehensive instrument to promote social inclusion 8. Strategies for changing media stereotypes toward people with disabilities and for bridging digital divides 9. Closing remarks.