Imagined Futures: Disability Perspectives

<p>It addresses structural inequality and exclusion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can enhance critical awareness of disability discussions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A paper proposal about disability studies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The societal perceptions of disability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As filled with opportunities and possibilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sensory impairments (C), Visible physical impairments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The impact of present perceptions of disability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They disproportionately affect marginalized groups. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Asthma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Having a disability does not preclude living fully and meaningfully. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promise and potential for change. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It indicated a need for personal healing. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engage in critical reading of various identities and locations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The notion of disability as a sad reality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engaging in community and activism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have been incomplete, contested, or refused. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have increased particularly for certain conditions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have created solidarity among diverse disabilities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decisions about the future of disability and disabled people are political. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is informed by a history of ableism and disability oppression. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recognizing illness and disability as elements of humanity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author finds joy in communities of disabled individuals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Politics as a framework for exploring alternative ways of being. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author is not interested in becoming more disabled. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As essential for preventing disability and illness. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crip futurity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The terms 'disability' and 'impairment' lack inherent stability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By using fixed definitions of disability. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disability is a construct that invites diverse interpretations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals with disabilities are gaining more visibility in society. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collective affinity as a basis for mutual discrimination. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They create a clear distinction between disabled and non-disabled individuals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It determines eligibility for social benefits. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Healthy individuals regardless of their social context. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is no need to engage with disability as it is purely a medical condition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Correcting or normalizing the pathological individual (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disability can only be understood in opposition to able-bodiedness. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It resides in societal prejudice and stigma. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They create a hierarchy that justifies unequal distribution of resources. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pathology of individuals rather than social structures. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recognition of the role of social constructs in defining disability. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As unavoidable facts of life that do not need critical attention. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Claiming crip as a nondisabled person acknowledges the shared experience of having bodies and minds with fluctuating abilities and recognizes the political implications of these shifts.

The statement 'we are all disabled' minimizes the specific experiences and discrimination faced by people with disabilities.

Recognizing 'disability' as a category is crucial for calling attention to disability-based discrimination.

Engaging with the possibilities of 'nondisabled claims to crip' requires acknowledging the ethical, intellectual, and political responsibilities of such claims.

Deconstructing the binary of disabled/able-bodied involves investigating how different bodies and minds are treated differently, recognizing the systemic inequalities.

The perspective that disability is a tragic misfortune that prevents a good life and should be overcome.

The belief that individuals with disabilities can lead fulfilling lives, and that ableism, not disability, creates limitations.

The way we perceive and understand disability in the present influences our expectations for the future.

Preconceived notions about the experience of disability create specific conceptions about a 'better' future.

The idea that a future with disability is a future to avoid. It suggests striving for a life without disability.

The opposite of a disability-free future. It involves embracing disability, challenging ableism, and advocating for inclusivity.

Ableism can limit the possibilities envisioned for people with disabilities, creating negative assumptions about their future.

Rejecting the misconception that a full and meaningful life can only be achieved without disability.

A perspective that views disability as a medical problem residing within individuals, requiring treatment or correction to achieve normalcy.

A framework for understanding disability that emphasizes the social, environmental, and attitudinal barriers that exclude and marginalize people with disabilities.

The idea that disability is a natural and unchanging characteristic inherent in certain individuals.

The concept that disability is a social construct, shaped by societal norms, values, and power structures.

A binary system that defines 'able-bodied' and 'disabled' as mutually exclusive categories, with 'able-bodied' considered the norm.

The unequal distribution of resources, status, and power based on the able-bodied/disabled binary, leading to discrimination and disadvantage for people with disabilities.

The idea that disability is a problem to be solved through medical interventions, individual treatment, and family support.

A framework that challenges the medical/individual model, advocating for social change to remove barriers and promote inclusion for people with disabilities.

The shared experiences and social circumstances that bring people with disabilities together.

A movement or field of study that recognizes the vast spectrum of disabilities and connects them through shared experiences and social circumstances.

A critical analysis of the identity of people with disabilities, recognizing both the shared elements and the diversity within the group.

A commitment to include all disabilities, including cognitive disabilities, chronic illness, and sensory impairments, in disability studies and advocacy.

The process of examining the power dynamics that shape the experiences of people with disabilities.

Challenges and inconsistencies in the way disability is understood and experienced.

The act of resisting social and political assumptions about disability.

The belief that the future should be free from disability, driven by a history of ableism.

A political perspective that recognizes disability as a part of human diversity, promoting access and inclusion, rather than elimination.

Imagine a future where disability is accepted, valued, and celebrated as a part of a diverse and inclusive society.

The idea that disability is not an inevitable consequence of nature, but rather a result of social and political choices.

The fear of becoming more disabled, influenced by ableist ideas about disability as negative and undesirable.

The recognition that even while opposing the eradication of disability, individual fears and societal biases still exist.

The importance of addressing public health issues and preventing preventable illnesses and impairments while recognizing disability as part of human diversity.

A framework for thinking about political action and change, focusing on how to move towards a more just and sustainable future.

This concept emphasizes the shared experiences of discrimination and exclusion faced by people labeled as 'disabled.'

The ongoing debate and struggle over defining 'disability' and determining who qualifies for benefits or protection.

The concept that 'disability' is not fixed but rather a spectrum open to interpretation and redefinition.

The approach to disability that emphasizes shared experiences of marginalization and discrimination, rather than focusing on specific diagnoses or limitations.

The use of fixed definitions of 'disability' to determine eligibility for benefits or legal protections.

The tendency to exclude individuals from protections or benefits based on the belief that their condition does not meet the 'official’ definition of disability.

The theory that disability is not a fixed category but rather a socially constructed concept shaped by power dynamics and historical context.