Disability studies aims to reimagine disability, and provide insights into lived experiences of disabled people to create a more inclusive world.
Relevance
This field critiques ableist systems and emphasizes the need for technology to be truly accessible and inclusive. A major unresolved issue is how to ensure disabled people are fully included in tech design and policy decisions without reinforcing tokenism or accessibility as an afterthought.
Additional Notes
Further Reading
Ellcessor, E., & Kirkpatrick, B. (Eds.). (2017). Disability media studies. New York University Press. https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9781479802340