Personality Profile for a disabled person
Select a disabled person for whom you will prepare a personality profile.
● Select a disabled person to profile from:
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.
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
● 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 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.
References:
- APA format.
- Use a minimum of four references for this paper; at least two.
- 1250-1500 words, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font.