Disability Studies, Minor
Disability Studies is an interdisciplinary field that draws from the humanities, social sciences, education, medicine and law, among other fields. It challenges dominant assumptions about disability (physical, cognitive, emotional or sensory) and offers students a new lens for thinking about “normality” by acknowledging disability as a universal part of the human experience, rather than a deficit that must be fixed, cured or hidden. The minor critically examines the ideologies and systems that stigmatize disabled people and highlights the ways in which disability functions as a source of empowerment, pride, collective identity and community for people with disabilities.
Take a closer look at the minor in Disability Studies and the courses offered toward the program.
If you are interested in the program or have questions, please contact the Disability Studies advisor, Dr. Ashley Elrod at a-elrod@neiu.edu.
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