Using the Media to Teach Disability Stereotypes
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Keywords
disability, media, stereotypes
Abstract
Arguably the most powerful purveyor of culture for the past 50 years in the United States has been the mass media. In this article I will present ways to use the media to engage students to observe and learn about stereotypes of people with disabilities.
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Marshall Mitchell, Teacher, Perspectives on Disability and Disability and Society, Washington State University
Mr. Mitchell, M.Div., teaches Perspectives on Disability and Disability and Society at Washington State University. In all, he teaches 5 sections each semester totaling approximately 200 students. Mr. Mitchell has been a disability rights advocate for over 30 years and has served on numerous boards, commissions, and committees at the state and national level. He speaks at state and national conferences and other higher education institutions on disability rights and disability studies. He is currently a member of the Washington Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment.