Disability Social Justice Theory in Higher Education

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A social justice approach to disability in higher education begins with the assumption that all faculty, staff, and students’ abilities contribute to the mission of the institution regardless whether their bodies or psyches conform to majority norms. Yet, in higher education, this ideal of social justice is challenged by barriers, residing in the attitudinal, organizational, and physical aspects of the college or university, which limit all to succeed in achievement of goals and contributions to the mission. This course examines the various ways individuals with and without disabilities creates and sustains systems which limit the personal and professional experience of college faculty, staff and students with disabilities. In addition, the course will address how these barriers can be reduced or eliminated by all college stakeholders with and without disabilities.