by OAB, written for ENGL 4600W: Advanced Study: Seminars in Literature While both Wonder by R. J. Palacio and Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick explores themes of disability and belonging, Wonder stood out to me for its kindness and the nostalgia I hoped I would find when rereading it. In the ENGL 4600W: Advanced Study: SeminarsContinue reading “How R.J. Palacio’s YA novel Wonder Relates to My Journey”
Category Archives: Reflections
A Conversation on Disability in Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing
What is Fourth Wing about and how is the book connected to disability? Considered to be one of the most popular Adult Fiction novels trending in the book community right now, Fourth Wing is the first book of the romantasy (romance-fantasy) Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros. Set in the fictional country of Navarre, the storyContinue reading “A Conversation on Disability in Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing”
Adaptive Fashion: A Revolution of Style for All
Written by Jaylee Cox with the support of the DAC team Disability has historically been widely ignored in mainstream fashion, with little representation on the runways or in designer collections. This neglect echoes the broader cultural attitude toward disabled people in the public eye. Individuals like Aimee Mullins challenge these standards and have brought thisContinue reading “Adaptive Fashion: A Revolution of Style for All”
Why Does Disability Representation in Romance Matter?
Written by Elisa Shaholli with the support of the DAC team I’ve always been a voracious reader. It started off with children’s books, which transitioned into fantasy, and morphed into a love for the romance genre once high school hit, and this is where I’ve been ever since. As part of my reading journey throughoutContinue reading “Why Does Disability Representation in Romance Matter?”
Event Review: Deaf Perspectives on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
by Psyche Ready, with support from the DAC team Earlier this semester, on September 26th, it was a blustery, gray day, and I had two doctor’s appointments back to back. The last one was at UConn Health, which is on the other side of Hartford, and I was driving home to Windham, headachy and tired.Continue reading “Event Review: Deaf Perspectives on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention”
Fred’s Story: What is the Value of a Human?
Written by Hannah Dang with support from the DAC Team Caption: A poster promoting the documentary screening and discussion on “Fred’s Story” at the University of Connecticut. The poster has four different pictures, from varying angles, of an elderly man named Fred Calabrese, a man who was institutionalized at the Mansfield Training School. Dim theContinue reading “Fred’s Story: What is the Value of a Human?”
Decor and/or a Disability Aid: Reviewing Selena Gomez’s “Rare Beauty” Cosmetics Line
Written by Hannah Dang, with support from the DAC Team Many world stars have released their own cosmetic lines, including Lady Gaga (Haus Laboratories), Jennifer Lopez (JLO Beauty), and Rihanna (Fenty Beauty) – it was only a matter of time until Selena Gomez broke down the makeup industry’s doors. Thus, the revolutionary Rare Beauty wasContinue reading “Decor and/or a Disability Aid: Reviewing Selena Gomez’s “Rare Beauty” Cosmetics Line”
The Dance of the “Handicapped”
Written by Hannah Dang with support from the DAC Team The post covers an insight into the origins and the revival of a Korean traditional folk dance called the “Byeongsin chum” (literally the dance of the handicapped). Between the 1990s and early 2000s, South Korea sustained an exponential growth in popularity on an international scale dueContinue reading “The Dance of the “Handicapped””
Sara Nović Shares Some True Biz with UConn Students and Faculty
Written by Brenda Brueggemann, with support from the DAC Team Tuesday Feb. 6, 5-6:15pm. Author Sara Nović joined UConn students and faculty in a reading and conversation around her New York Times bestselling (young adolescent) novel, True Biz. From Austin Bldg. room 217 (the English Department’s “Stern Lounge” meeting room), Nović joined students from theContinue reading “Sara Nović Shares Some True Biz with UConn Students and Faculty”
El Deafo; The Hero My Younger Self Needed
Written by Sarah Elizabeth Goodwin, with support from the DAC team When I was five years old, I failed the regular hearing test the school gave to all the kindergarteners, and my strange accent and way of speaking suddenly made sense. My parents whisked me away from doctor to doctor until we ended up atContinue reading “El Deafo; The Hero My Younger Self Needed”
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