Explain the creative advocacy solutions the person’s life gave rise to (individually or along with others) to create more inclusive and socially just communities nationally and/or inter- nationally.
1250-1500 words, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font. Select a disabled person for whom you will prepare a personality profile. Please keep your focus
on what you have learnt about the individual’s life, and provide examples to illustrate key turning
points and your analysis of the importance of their contribution(s). You can creatively present the
profile as journal entry, blog, vlog, audio or video recorded role play dramatization, animation or other creative presentation. The vlog, audio or video recorded role play dramatization, animation or other any other creative presentation will require that you prepare a writ-
ten transcript of the information being conveyed.
The following will assist you as frame the Profile:
● Select a disabled person to profile from:
o A) disabled persons referenced in the course such as David Lepofsky, Jordan
River Anderson, Haben Girma, Judith Heumann, Yetnebersh Nigussie, Leroy F
Moore, Tom Shakespeare, Alice Wong, Stella Young, Sarah Jama, Rosemarie
Garland-Thomson, Floyd Morris, Junius Wilson
o B) disabled persons not referenced in the course such as Javed Abidi, Thomas Gallaudet, and Aoi Shiba no kai – you must ensure the availability of information to
prepare the profile adequately and cogently cite the references:
● Get specific self-identification information on the person being profiled – name, age, type
of impairment, race, gender, ethnicity, indigenous identity, family characteristics, country(ies) of origin and/or residence and any other relevant information.
● Assess how the disability is located for the individual (in an individual’s body? In structural
barriers? In an individual’s mind, IQ or behaviour? In lack of services? Some combination
of these or some other location?).
● Clarify the barriers they faced and how their political, social and economic context may
have exacerbated these barriers – these could include inter alia, attitudes, educational, pro-
fessional/workforce related, leadership at the community, national or international levels,
communication, physical environment or other accessibility matters,
● Explain the creative advocacy solutions the person’s life gave rise to (individually or along
with others) to create more inclusive and socially just communities nationally and/or inter-
nationally. Explain the turning point(s) that lead to the press for change or activism.
● Discuss how this person’s life contributed to your understanding of disability, that is, any
new insights gained or existing views solidified. Remember, this is not a piece about inspi-
ration. It requires that you skillfully acknowledge and assess the contribution this person’s
life has made to the field of disability studies
eferences: APA format. You must use a minimum of four references for this paper; at least two
references from the course reading list (required and/or supplementary) and at least two external
sources. Please note that you should be using at least two scholarly references (i.e. do not use
Wikipedia). You may use video, blog, podcast, newspaper, website and other media sources in
addition to the minimum of two scholarly references.
