As scholars we constantly strive to answer questions that drive our research and as a result, these questions guide us to look at complex problems in our communities. But what happens when certain scholars and groups are underrepresented in the research community?
Diversity of scholarship and faculty are crucial to showcase the complex issues associated with the intersectionality of minority group members. There is a need for more scholars with disabilities to research issues impacting individuals with disabilities. As members of this group, they have a unique opportunity to draw on their own experiences.
This keynote will discuss the importance of including scholars with disabilities in the creation and dissemination of disability scholarship. Additionally, this talk will provide an overview of current disability scholarship at WSU and how those of us in higher education can enact and support disability inclusivity in academic contexts.
Learning Objectives
- To learn about underrepresentation of disability in academia.
- How research on intersectionality & disability can assist in increasing disability representation in academia
- How as a media consumer one can be part of the solution to improve accurate portrayals of disability in film
