Course 5.1 - History of Disability
Topic 2: 4 Eras of History
Course 5.1 - History of Disability
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Topic 1: Introduction to History of Disability
This topic sets up why history matters when learning about disability today. Across every era, societies have understood disability in different ways, through myth, faith, institutions and eventually rights. This short introduction explains that the module will trace this journey across time so learners can see how the past still shapes how disability is treated and supported today. By the end of this topic, learners will know what to expect from the module, tracing attitudes across four historical eras, understanding how beliefs, laws and institutions shaped support systems in each period, and connecting these old patterns to today's disability rights movement.