An examination of the ways in which disability intersects with other social justice issues, such as racism, sexism, and poverty.
Disability Rights: The history of disability rights movement and key milestones in achieving disability rights and inclusion.
Ableism: The practices, attitudes, and beliefs that devalue and discriminate against disabled people.
Intersectionality: The ways in which different forms of oppression, such as race, gender, sexuality, and disability, intersect and reinforce each other.
Social Model of Disability: The idea that disability is not solely a medical problem but also a result of a society that does not accommodate people's different needs and abilities.
Medical Model of Disability: The idea that disability is a matter of an individual's medical diagnosis and treatment rather than a societal matter.
Disability Identity: The ways in which people with disabilities form their sense of identity around their experiences of disability.
Disability Culture: The distinct culture formed by people with disabilities on the basis of shared experiences and values.
Access and Accommodation: The policies, practices, and technologies that make it possible for people with disabilities to live and participate in society on equal terms.
Disability and Employment: The challenges that people with disabilities face in finding and maintaining employment, along with potential solutions.
Disability and Education: The ways in which educational institutions and practices can be made more inclusive and accessible to people with disabilities.
Disability and Healthcare: The issues and disparities confronting disabled people in healthcare, including access to healthcare services and medical discrimination.
Disability and the Law: The legal framework for disability rights, from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to international human rights conventions.
Disability Experience: The lived experiences and perspectives of disabled people that inform and shape disability and social justice studies.
Disability Advocacy: The role of advocacy and activism in advancing disability and justice causes.
Disability in Media: Representation of disabled people in the media, including movies, TV, and social media.
Disability and Relationships: Disability and its impact on interpersonal relationships, romantic relationships, and family dynamics.
Disability and Sport: Inclusion of disabled athletes in sports and the increasing visibility of disability in sports.
Physical Disability: This type of disability involves the impairment of the body or its functions, which often affects mobility and coordination.
Cognitive Disability: This type of disability involves the impairment of intellectual functioning, including memory, language, and attention.
Sensory Disability: This type of disability affects the senses, including vision, hearing, and touch.
Developmental Disability: This type of disability is often present from childhood and involves delays or difficulties with cognitive, motor, or social development.
Mental Health Disability: This type of disability includes a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
Chronic Illness Disability: This type of disability includes long-term health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Learning Disability: This type of disability involves difficulties with reading, writing, and/or math skills.
Neurodiversity Disability: This type of disability challenges the normative understanding of cognitive processes, and the social expectations associated with them, including dyslexia, ADHD, and autism.
Social Justice: This involves advocating for fairness and equality in social, economic, and political systems. It involves eradicating systematic barriers that prevent full societal participation.
Gender: This is a social and cultural concept that refers to the roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with masculinity and femininity.
Sexuality: This refers to an individual's sexual orientation or preference, often linked with identity and expression.
Disability Studies: This is an interdisciplinary field that examines disability as a social, cultural, and political phenomenon. It tries to advocate the elimination of barriers, social inclusion, and equal opportunities for people with disabilities.