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A case study of James Woodward, born with cerebral palsy. James' education and career are traced with the aid of numerous contributors.
A case study of James Woodward, born with cerebral palsy. James' education and career are traced with the aid of numerous contributors.
| Module code and title: | P853, The handicapped person in the community |
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| Item code: | P853; 01 |
| First transmission date: | 06-02-1975 |
| Published: | 1975 |
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| Duration: | 00:23:44 |
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| Producer: | Richard Argent |
| Contributors: | David Boswell; James Woodward |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Cerebral palsy; Civil service; Department of Health and Social Security; Family; Graduates; Hull University; School teachers; Spastic Society; Staff; Students |
| Footage description: | The programme opens with film of James Woodward arriving at work in his car. He describes himself as having physical and personal difficulties. The narrator identifies James' handicap as cerebral palsy, which a consultant paediatrician explains in detailed medical terms. James' mother describes the way in which his handicap was discovered and the opposition she had to overcome to have him educated. Photographs of James as a young child. Shots of Westerlea School, which is described by the narrator in James' own words. James' fear of the outside world described in his own words over photographs of the school grounds. Film of James as a child at Westerlea School demonstrating his physical handicaps. A consultant paediatrician explains the extent and consequences of these handicaps in detail, including their emotional effects. The break-up of James' parents' marriage is described, together with its effect on him. Film of James and his younger sister as children. In interview his sister describes her relationship with James. Film of James revisiting the Thomas Delarue School in Tonbridge, which is owned by the Spastics Society. His arrival as a child is described by a member of the staff. James' own account of his arrival is given by the narrator. Staff at the school describe the difficulties James had to overcome at school, together with his general abilities. Film of James revisiting the University of Hull where he studied psychology. His mother describes the move to Hull. A psychology tutor describes James' abilities and limitations, and the reasons for accepting him as a student. A fellow student explains his difficulties in trying to establish a relationship with someone of the opposite sex. James' mother describes his graduation ceremony. University of Hull Careers Advisor describes James' difficulties in applying for jobs. A research colleague from James' first job at the University of Lancaster describes his work and discusses with James his social life there. James' mother describes his feelings during a subsequent period of unemployment. James' second job at Banff County Council and his feelings about the job are described by the narrator. Shots of James at Banff. Another job at a Dumfries mental hospital is briefly mentioned. James' final job in P4B, the Management Education Branch of the Department of Health is described by senior staff. They explain how James coped with the work, and stress his ability to overcome his handicaps and to make a real contribution to the work of the Department. Film of James at work, including shots of him typing on a specially adapted typewriter and using the telephone. James concludes by assessing his present position and explaining his plans and hopes for the future, in both career and personal life. |
| Production number: | FOU1643 |
| Videofinder number: | 487 |
| Available to public: | no |
