A memoir that focuses on the author's experiences and challenges living with a disability.
Disability identity: Understanding one's disability and how it shapes their experiences and perceptions of the world.
The medical model of disability: The traditional perspective of disability as a medical condition or problem that needs to be fixed or cured.
The social model of disability: The perspective that disability is not solely a medical issue but is also impacted by societal attitudes and infrastructure.
Ableism: The discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities, based on the belief that being able-bodied is superior.
Accessibility: The ways in which the physical, social, and digital environments can be made more inclusive and accommodating for people with disabilities.
Advocacy: The intentional and active support of the rights and needs of people with disabilities, often involving systemic change and policy reform.
Accommodation: The adjustments made to enable someone with a disability to fully participate in an activity or environment.
Personal experiences with disability: Memoirs that explore the author's personal experiences with disability, including challenges, triumphs, and everyday life.
Family dynamics: Memoirs that examine the roles and relationships of family members in the context of disability, including the challenges and joys of caregiving.
Disability and society: Memoirs that explore the broader societal attitudes and systems that impact people with disabilities, including education, employment, and healthcare.
Intersectionality: The intersection of disability with other identities and experiences, such as gender, race, sexuality, and religion.
Stigma: The negative attitudes and stereotypes associated with disability, which can lead to discrimination and exclusion.
Disability culture: The unique perspectives, values, and traditions of people with disabilities, as well as the community and social groups they form.
The disability rights movement: The history and ongoing advocacy efforts led by people with disabilities to secure their rights and create more inclusive and accessible societies.
Disability in popular culture: The representations of disability in media, art, and entertainment, and how these representations impact societal attitudes and perceptions.
Physical Disability Memoir: Memoirs written by individuals with physical disabilities such as spinal cord injuries, amputations, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis.
Mental Disability Memoir: Memoirs written by individuals with mental disabilities such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Memoir: Memoirs written by individuals with autism spectrum disorder sharing their personal experiences and struggles with communication, social interaction, and sensory processing.
Chronic Illness Memoir: Memoirs written by individuals with chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders.
Invisible Disability Memoir: Memoirs written by individuals with invisible disabilities such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, dyslexia, and ADHD.
Deaf or Hard of Hearing Memoir: Memoirs written by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and share their stories and experiences of navigating a hearing world.
Blind or Visually Impaired Memoir: Memoirs written by individuals who are blind or visually impaired sharing their stories and experiences of navigating a sighted world.
Learning Disability Memoir: Memoirs written by individuals with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and processing disorders.
Developmental Disability Memoir: Memoirs written by individuals with developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Medical Trauma Memoir: Memoirs written by individuals who have undergone significant medical procedures or accidents, which have resulted in long-term health issues or disabilities.