For several decades, the disability community in Russia has battled for its rights. In 1995, a disability rights law was passed that covered multiple areas, such as environmental access, education, and work. This article focuses on Russian rehabilitation philosophy and practice. It is written from a mixture of perspectives—personal experience, discussions with activists, and articles—to highlight both the universality of challenges related to disability and the distinctiveness of problems within social systems.
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