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Are you passionate about disability advocacy? Want to learn about disability history and gain skills in dismantling systemic ableism? Consider a course being offered for the first time this spring.
EDC 488 / Topics Course: Disability Advocacy in Action (3 credits)
Course Description:
This hands-on course is designed to support students in the Disability Advocacy Scholars (DAS) program as they engage in leadership, reflection, and systems-change work grounded in disability justice. Students will explore both historical and contemporary movements shaping disability advocacy while developing their own advocacy frameworks. They will have the opportunity to design community-based projects that promote inclusion and accessibility. Through a combination of seminars, mentorship, and reflective practice, students will connect theory to action, gaining valuable skills in collaboration, public communication, and policy awareness. This course is open to all students interested in disability studies, education, or social justice.