Commentary on “Political engagement in the 2019 UK general election of patients with autism and/or a learning disability detained in a psychiatric hospital”

IF 0.5 Q4 EDUCATION, SPECIAL
M. Waltz
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on the article “Political engagement in the 2019 UK general election of patients with autism and/or a learning disability detained in a psychiatric hospital”. Design/methodology/approach This paper considers the wider issue of political participation by persons with disabilities, especially those whose freedom is restricted. Findings Access to voting rights remains problematic for many disabled people. It is crucial that this basic form of political participation is ensured, but there is further to go. Originality/value This paper suggests the need for greater attention to and support for disabled peoples’ right to political participation, including people with learning disabilities and autism.
评论“2019年英国大选中被拘留在精神病院的自闭症和/或学习障碍患者的政治参与”
目的本文的目的是对《2019年英国大选中被拘留在精神病院的自闭症和/或学习障碍患者的政治参与》一文进行评论。设计/方法/方法本文考虑了残疾人,特别是那些自由受到限制的残疾人的政治参与这一更广泛的问题。对许多残疾人来说,获得投票权仍然是个问题。确保这种基本形式的政治参与是至关重要的,但还有更进一步的工作要做。原创性/价值本文提出,需要更多地关注和支持残疾人的政治参与权,包括学习障碍和自闭症患者。
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Tizard Learning Disability Review
Tizard Learning Disability Review EDUCATION, SPECIAL-
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