Select one of the discussion prompts below and respond to it with an initial post by Day #4 of the unit week. Your initial post needs to thoroughly address all parts of the selected prompt and be supported by at least one scholarly source. Then, respond to at least two threads on two additional days to drive the weekly discussions. All posts must demonstrate critical thinking and effective written communication including proper spelling, grammar, professional language, and APA formatting of references and in-text citations. All posts must also be submitted no later than the last day of the unit week.

Discussion Prompts

Prompt #1

Discuss some of the salient features of disability culture. It must have some of the following features; a common language or expressions, a historical lineage, artistic expression, a social community, political solidarity, pride, and identity.

How is disability culture similar to other cultural identities we have explored this term? How is it different?

What are the benefits of having a disability culture?

As an ally, how can recognize disability culture in your current or future school or workplace?

(USLOs 6.2, 6.3)

Prompt #2

Survey the media for evidence of ableism. Find a least two specific shows, movies, commercials, or any other media type that portrays disability in a negative light.

What message(s) about disability does it convey and how?

Could the messages about disability mean different things to different audiences?

Is the portrayal a favorable, harmful, or ambiguous representation of disability?

If it’s problematic, how might you improve the representation to be more inclusive of empowering disability perspectives?

Your post should reflect the diversity of views that explore ableism, especially when using examples that are open to multiple, conflicting, or ambiguous meanings.