Images and narratives of autism within charity discourses
By: Waltz, Mitzi.
Series: Disability & Society 27 (2) 2012: 219-233.Publisher: 2012Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): ADVERTISING | AUTISM | CHARITIES | SELF ADVOCACY | UNITED KINGDOM | UNITED STATES OF AMERICASummary: Explains that some autism charities have used advertisements that many people think are offensive and/or incorrect, and have been challenged by autistic self advocates. Describes and analyses past and recent charity advertisements in the UK and the US, with attention to the historical context and the views and practices of charity and advertising professionals and autistic self advocates, using David Hevey's three stage framework for disability representation by charities.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Explains that some autism charities have used advertisements that many people think are offensive and/or incorrect, and have been challenged by autistic self advocates. Describes and analyses past and recent charity advertisements in the UK and the US, with attention to the historical context and the views and practices of charity and advertising professionals and autistic self advocates, using David Hevey's three stage framework for disability representation by charities.
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