Undoing Ableism

Undoing Ableism is a sourcebook for teaching about disability and anti-ableism in K-12 classrooms. Conceptually grounded in disability studies, critical pedagogy, and social justice education, this book provides both a rationale as well as strategies for broad-based inquiries that allow students to examine social and cultural foundations of oppression, learn to disrupt ableism, and position themselves as agents of social change. Using an interactive style, the book provides tools teachers can use to facilitate authentic dialogues with students about constructed meanings of disability, the nature of belongingness, and the creation of inclusive communities.

Susan Baglieri is Associate Professor of Special Education at Montclair State University Priya Lalvani is Associate Professor of Inclusive Education at Montclair State University

Chapter 1. Why Teach About Disability and Ableism in K-12 Education? Chapter 2. Foundations for Teaching About Disability and Ableism Chapter 3. Teaching and Learning as Critical Inquiry Chapter 4. Guidelines for Teaching Critical Inquiries on Disability and Ableism Chapter 5. Exploring Meanings of Disability Chapter 6. Understanding Ableism in Society Chapter 7. History of Disability and Ableism Chapter 8. The Emergence of Disability Rights Movements Chapter 9. Disability Culture and Disability Pride Chapter 10. Exploring Contemporary Perspectives on Disability Rights and Culture Chapter 11. What Are Our Roles in Taking Action Against Ableism? Chapter 12. Undoing Ableism with Critical Pedagogy