Lawrence O. Gostin (Georgetown): The Americans with Disabilities Act at 25: The Highest Expression of American Values (and more and more). Guy Kahane and Julian Savulescu (Oxford): Disability and Mere Difference. Kelly Fritsch (York): Gradations of Debility and Capacity: Biocapitalism and the Neoliberalization of Disability Relations. Mark C. Weber (DePaul): Intent in Disability Discrimination Law: Social Science Insights and Comparisons to Race and Sex Discrimination. Rebecca Vallas on why “Orange Is the New Black” is dead wrong about disability: Media portrayals that reinforce negative stereotypes about social programs and the individuals helped by them sow the seeds for damaging cuts. David Perry on removing the barriers to participation for disabled scholars. What’s the matter with the federal disability insurance program? Kevin Drum on how disability insurance is going to be a big deal in next year’s presidential campaign. From canes to closures, designing with style for people with disabilities.
