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The prospect of a conservative revolution has raised the anxiety of the predominantly liberal disability leadership. Whether the diverse disability community shares the policy objectives of the leadership, and its concern over the conservative agenda, is not clear. This article considers four major branches of the conservative movement—fiscal conservatism, the federalist movement, social and religious conservatism, and libertarianism—and their compatibility with the independent living movement, a social movement supported by most people with disabilities. It concludes that the two social movements have several consistent tenets, such as individual responsibility, personal and economic freedom, and self-reliance. Conversely, liberal policies, which tend to encourage dependency, appear in direct conflict with the independent living philosophy. The Americans with Disabilities Act is examined as a disability policy that is largely consistent with conservative principles. The article concludes that, to achieve their policy goals, people with disabilities should seek representation on both sides of the political aisle and should develop proposals that will be acceptable to conservatives and moderates as well as liberals.

People with disabilities encounter substantial barriers to voting. Narrow interpretations by regulatory agencies & the courts indicate that the Americans with Disabilities Act will be able to remove these barriers. Additional policies will be necessary to overcome the structural impediments to exercising the fundamental right to vote. 18 References. Adapted from the source document.

The Americans with Disabilities Act, based on the civil rights/minority group & independent living models of disability, may enhance access to health care, personal assistance, employment, the electoral process, & smoke-free environments for people with disabilities. However, this essential law cannot resolve these key issues. Supplemental theoretical & policy approaches will be necessary to promote fundamental change. 31 References. Adapted from the source document.