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The Myth of the All-Powerful Superhero

By Noah Berlatsky — 2014

The supercrip narrative, disability rights groups say, mostly serves to make mainstream audiences feel awesome and inspired, while ignoring the actual difficulties faced by and prejudices directed at the vast majority of disabled people.

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Making Disability Modern: Design Histories

Making Disability Modern: Design Histories brings together leading scholars from a range of disciplinary and national perspectives to examine how designed objects and spaces contributes to the meanings of ability and disability from the late 18th century to the present day, and in homes, offices,...

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Elizabeth Guffey
2020
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The Power of Disability: 10 Lessons for Surviving, Thriving, and Changing the World

This book reveals that people with disabilities are the invisible force that has shaped history. They have been instrumental in the growth of freedom and birth of democracy. They have produced heavenly music and exquisite works of art. They have unveiled the scientific secrets of the universe.

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Al Etmanski
2025
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Noel Joyce: A Disabled Designer’s Perspective | Inspirefest 2019

Noel Joyce, design director at the Shenzhen HAX Accelerator, presents his talk on making an impact today for everyone’s future at Inspirefest 2019.

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2019
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A Disability History of the United States

Disability is not only the story of someone we love or the story of whom we may become; rather it is undoubtedly the story of our nation.

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Kim E. Nielsen
2013
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Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally

An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive place ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Booklist • “A candid, accessible cheat sheet for...

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Emily Ladau
2025
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The Right to Sexuality

Paul and Hava met at a performing-arts social event for people with intellectual disabilities. With the assistance of their parents, they went on a few successful dates. The connection was immediate. After some time, they decided to make their strong, loving bond official.

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2019
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Life of the Mind Interrupted: Essays on Mental Health and Disability in Higher Education

Early in her career, Katie Pryal learned that being a professor isn’t easy if your brain isn’t quite right. “I was a junior in college when I finally realized that I was different in a way that my medically inclined parents would call ‘clinical.

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Katie Rose Guest Pryal
2025
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Astrology for the Times We Live In: A Conversation with Chani Nicholas

Chani Nicholas is one of the most popular astrologers today, weaving social justice and politics into her weekly horoscopes. Her combination of astrological expertise and social and psychological insight has made her a huge hit on social media and for good reason.

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Chani Nicholas
2021
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones: Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

Luvvie Ajayi Jones isn’t afraid to speak her mind or to be the one dissenting voice in a crowd, and neither should you. “Your silence serves no one,” says the writer, activist and self-proclaimed professional troublemaker.

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2018
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“The Art of Aligning Body and Soul” | Marianne Williamson at Wanderlust’s Speakeasy

Marianne Williamson helps us explore our spiritual relationship with yoga and meditation as they affect us both internally and externally, and how they can ultimately create a collective understanding, shaping us into compassionate global citizens.

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Marianne Williamson
2013
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