Category Archives: Activism

Written by the DAC Blog Team We recognize that the field of Disability Studies has historically undervalued and underrepresented BIPOC and Multilingual perspectives, and that Disability Justice, Anti-racism, and Linguistic Justice are deeply interrelated. We recognize that all languages are complex, systematic modes of communication whether they are expressed through sign, touch, writing, or variationsContinue reading “DAC’s Statement on Linguistic Justice”

Written by A.C. for “Feminist Disability Studies” Eating disorders impact approximately 10-15% of the U.S. population, roughly 28.8 million Americans. Despite their prevalence, there is a noticeable absence of disability literature addressing eating disorders, highlighting a broader issue rooted in societal stigma and misinformation surrounding both these disorders and invisible disabilities. This scarcity contributes toContinue reading “It’s Time to Recognize Eating Disorders as Disabilities”

Written by D.L.H. for “Feminist Disability Studies” I am speaking from my own experiences with disability, specifically in the context of being an Mexican American. I learned far more about disability in Professor Laura Mauldin’s Feminist Disability Studies course than I ever had growing up, even with having individuals who are disabled within my family.Continue reading “Vapo-Rub Can’t Cure Everything: Perceptions of Disability in the Mexican-American Community”

Written by Iris Elena Jordan for “Feminist Disability Studies” My name is Iris Elena Jordan. I am a Black student at the University of Connecticut who’s had the displeasure of experiencing racism on my campus. I am also a student who happens to have a disability. This fall, I took a Feminist Disability Studies classContinue reading “Black Women with Disabilities “