Which of the following best describes the current perspective on how communities should treat persons with disabilities (PWDs)?
a. Be supportive of PWDs and try to reduce environmental barriers
b. Maximize opportunities for PWDs to work and otherwise contribute to community life
c. PWDs have civil rights just as other citizens do.
d. Recognize that PWDs deserve our support both financially and otherwise
ANS: B
Contemporary disability policy minimizes disadvantages and maximizes opportunities for PWDs to live productively in their communities. Early American public policy viewed PWDs as "deserving poor" who required governmental protection and provision, with little capacity for self-support or independence.
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