This is one of the first readings that opened my eyes to the importance of disability as an exciting and generative category of analysis. Douglas Baynton issues a call to action to his fellow historians, reminding them that “disability is…
What Raphael is Reading: Rosemarie Garland-Thomson’s Extraordinary Bodies (1997)
This is the next book in my queue. Sometimes a book can shift the direction of your life. This was such a book for me. It’s been a long time since I have read it completely, and I’m looking forward…
Disability Studies: Readings and Resources
Are you interested in learning more about Disability Studies, but do not know where to start? Looking to incorporate resources into your classes? “What We Are Reading” is an ongoing blog series, where you can find out what has drawn…
Who are we?
The Disability Studies Initiative We are a joint initiative between the Hawai’i State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Political Science, and the UH Center on Disability Studies. We gathered in 2021 with a shared commitment to increase awareness…