Note: This class is open to high school students only.
One in five people in the US lives with either a visible or hidden disability.
This class, centered on the book Disability Visibility, edited by Alice Wong, will do a deep dive into understanding the perspectives, experiences, challenges, and celebrations of individuals with disabilities by learning about them through their own words.
As we strive to build a world that has empathy, compassion, and understanding at its core, widening our view of the lived experiences of others will be the key to such a realization.
Goals for this class do NOT include pitying others – rather, we will gain a greater understanding of how we can increase true inclusivity while recognizing ways in which our own biases may prevent us from seeing others (and maybe ourselves) as fully whole.
In addition to the text, we will view documentaries and listen to podcasts to further our learning.
Required texts/materials: The instructor will procure the texts/materials.