Article
Ethics of Disability: Foundation of the Profession of Speech-Language Pathology
SEMINARS IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
(2011)
Abstract
 Ethics is a continuous and dynamic decision process that
ultimately seeks to render a judgment about the morality of human
conduct. A genre of applied ethics, social ethics is concerned with
promoting societal morality, specifically ensuring the rights of disenfranchised
groups such as people with disabilities. This article will
examine concepts of ethical theory and practice and also trace the
historical development and evolution of social ethics for disability. In its
conclusion, this article will highlight the advocacy role of speech and
language professionals to ensure an ethical response to disability.
Disciplines
Publication Date
2011
Citation Information
Kay Payne. "Ethics of Disability: Foundation of the Profession of Speech-Language Pathology" SEMINARS IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE (2011) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/KayTPaynePhD/18/