Bill Peace was a disabled person, activist, scholar, and professor who the disability community lost last week. Professor Peace was a wheelchair user who spoke up about the bioethics of the disability community and the effects of becoming ill. He argued adamantly against cure culture and for the dignity of people who have a disability. […]
Plastic Straws or Cigarette Butts?
Why ban something that helps the disability community and not ban something that hurts the whole environment? The plastic straw ban has been controversial in the disability community for quite some time. The disability community benefits from plastic straws because many people with disabilities need to use straws that are flexible and sturdy. Plastic straws […]
Self-Care is doing what an Individual wants to Preserve who they are!
This week’s article is about teaching youth with disabilities what it means to practice self-care. Self-care includes making choices to build self-confidence. Self-confidence will make youth feel more comfortable, will make the transition to adulthood smoother, and will help youth know what they want. When disabled youth are transitioning to adulthood, it is important to […]
Independent Living Centers Create Support in Every Community
Independent Living is a philosophy, as well as a disability theory in the field of Disability Studies. Independent Living and Disability Studies promote awareness of available supports that enable people to live independently. In reality, independent living is interdependence. Disability Studies is a field that branches off into other areas including independent living centers. Without […]
