The Ancient Era 1500 B. C-475 A. D.

In the section the ancient era 1500 B.C-475 A.D the author explains the struggles that many people with disabilities faced during 1500 B.C- 475 A.D. At the time, no records were kept about the lives of a person with disabilities, this lead many struggled for their voice to be heard. At the same time their were two groups in particular that had a negative image about people with disabilities. The Greeks and Romans were huge contributors to art, philosophy, literature and science but they lack of knowledge and ability to interact with people with disabilities. During this time the Greeks and Romans spend their time ofending and controlling those with less power.In addition the author explains how children who were blind, deaf or had other disabilities …show more content…
- 1500 A.D. the author explains three different periods and the improvements made to better improve the living conditions for the less fortunate. The establishment of the first asylum housing for deserted children created by Matheus an archbishop of Mila (datheus) in 787 A.D. was the first institution to provide the necessary resources for children. Furthermore the author goes into detail about the different strategies used to keep people with disabilities from integrating with society, many used idol cages to keep people with disabilities out from trouble others were shipped off to other lands.In addition during the period of the renaissance, many people took an interest understanding nature and the world around them. According to the author this period was significant for learning, art and architecture and the concept of dignity of man. Finally, the author provides a brief summary of the Elizabethan Poor Laws created for the “poor and disadvantages” this new law gave shit responsibility to the government to care for the poor. With the new regulations almshouses were established, their main goal was to provided basic care for people with