In this session, participants will explore effective approaches to teaching the history and contemporary experiences of the largest and most diverse minoritized group in the country—the disability community. The discussion will provide a high-level overview of the evolution of the disability rights movement, its intersections with other civil rights movements, and the emergence of the contemporary disability justice movement. Additionally, participants will examine instructional strategies that empower students to draw connections between the fight for disability rights and broader struggles for equality across marginalized communities. The session will also highlight the implications of this history for present-day advocacy.
By participating in this session, attendees will: *Examine the significance of teaching about the evolution of the disability rights and disability justice movements. *Explore the history of the disability rights movement and its intersections with other civil rights movements. *Identify effective instructional strategies to help students understand the historical experiences of people with disabilities and the ongoing impact of the contemporary disability justice movement.
