DISABILITY AS A MEANS OF INNOVATION
andyinlaGen S420 F2019
Assignment #4: DISABILITY AS A MEANS OF INNOVATION
For this assignment, investigate the following topic: The Straw Ban
Background: There is great debate around the subject of straws and their impact on the environment. Within this debate have emerged unique perspectives of people in the disability community.
Required Format
· Responses must be in paragraph format underneath respective question or section.
· 1” margins
· 12-point font
· Double-spaced
· 2-page minimum
Required Content
· Introduction - 1 point
A paragraph giving an overview of what you have researched and plan on presenting in your paper.
· 3 References & Summaries - 6 points
Write a paragraph summarizing each reference (3 paragraphs total) and the main points or arguments made with reference. Include the website link to the readings, blogs, and/or online videos you utilized in your inquiry.
· Class Connections - 1 point
In 1-2 paragraphs, make the connection between 2 of the following fundamental areas and how they relate to this topic:
· Ableism
· Social Model of Disability
· Accessibility
· Accommodations
· Assistive technology
· Inspiration porn
· Disability rights
· Respectful language
· Intersectionality
Reflection - 1 point In 1-2 paragraphs reflect on the following prompts:
· I used to think that…
· Why did you think that?
· Now I think that…
· Why do you think that now?
· What changed in your thinking?
· Closing - 1 point
In 1 paragraph, explain how disability is a tool or a means of innovation? How has the straw ban debate evolved toward new possibilities as a result of disability representation? Or how has it not evolved toward new possibilities? Explain.