JAN 312-01 - ”Nothing About Us Without Us:” Unpacking the History, Policy, and Cultural Implications of the Disability Community

Level:  300-level

Course Times:  9:15am - 11:55am

Course Materials Fee:  $50

Instructor(s):  Sarah Tuberty   

Email:  Stuberty@twu.edu

“Nothing about us without us” became the resounding voice of the Disability Community in the 1990’s as a rejection of the systemic oppression of disabled peoples. Disability is the single largest minority group, and the only minority group that anyone can become a member of at any point in their life, yet the landmark civil rights legislation protecting this community was not passed until 1990. Let’s dive deep into disability themes and concepts, explore first-person narratives, understand the intersection of being multiple minority communities, and challenge ourselves to critical analysis of our communities - all giving us tools to become agents of change and increase access within our communities. 

As an American Society, we have a lot of work to do. We can all be agents of change in our future careers and ensure that we work together for progress. Come to this course ready with an idea of your future career field and an interest in deep self-reflection. We will use these as a contextual framework for understanding the history, policy, and cultural implications of what it means to be a part of the Disability Community in the United States. You will leave this course with tangible skills and resources that you can bring with you to your future careers to ensure you help make progress for inclusion for all of us.

 

Prerequisites & Notes
SEM 250 or 327

Credits: 3