Program Description
The disabilities movement motto, “Nothing about us, without us,” captures the motivation for the Disability Studies program.
Disabilities Studies provides students with the knowledge and experience-based practice they can use to advocate for:
- Social justice,
- Anti-oppressive needs, and
- Accessibility for people with disabilities.
Students can become an advocate for accessibility and social justice. The material taught in this program is derived from people with disabilities and their lived experiences. The knowledge students gain is grounded in the real world and the University of Windsor enhances the theory they learn with practice. The placements and volunteer opportunities offered through this program add value to their degree.
Through course work and community experience placements in disabilities settings, students learn advocacy skills to prepare for work in academic, health, social service and government organizations.
