Citation

Cock J. Disability, handicap and society 1989; 4(1): 3-20.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989)

DOI

10.1080/02674648966780011

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The paper focuses on the experiences of a sample of black spinal cord-injured people living in Soweto. It is argued that their lives are marked by poverty and social isolation. Both are the outcome of environmental and attitudinal barriers. These barriers operate against both disabled people and black people in apartheid South Africa. Therefore black disabled people are doubly discriminated against. Both sets of constraints prevent them from developing their abilities and joining with others to lead socially productive and satisfying lives.