DISABILITY JUSTICE

Disability justice is an intersectional movement started by queer, disabled, people of colour. Students examine the principles of disability justice, explore ableism and accessibility, and take stock of the ways in which this impacts people every day. They also look at the connections between ableism, white supremacy and capitalism, as well as the impact of state violence on people with disabilities. There is an opportunity to hear from a variety of people with different disabled identities through videos, readings and guest speakers. Students develop an understanding of what solidarity work looks like and learn practical ways to make the programs and services that they offer in the field more accessible.