Respond to the reflection prompts provided below. Utilize references from the following assigned readings and films to back up your responses:
Allen, Brenda J. (2011.) Difference Matters: Communicating Social Identity. Waveland Press, Inc.
- Chapter 7-8: Ability Matters & Age Matters.
Habib, Dan. (2018). Intelligent Lives. Passion River Films.
Lee, Barbara K. (2006). Between the Laughter. National Film Board of Canada.
Reflection prompt 1: Ability Matters
Q1: What are some of the concepts and guidelines recommended in Allen’s text for Communicating Ability/Communication and Disability (depending on your textbook edition) and how/why are they effective? Provide 2 examples from the assigned Allen texts with page numbers. (75-100 words.)
Reflection prompt 2: Critically Conscious Narratives – Response to Film
Q2: Pick one of the two films provided under this week’s Critically Conscious Narratives- what stood out the most to you and why? List at least 2 examples and provide time stamps from the film for your reference. (75-100 words.)
Reflection prompt 3: Critically Conscious Narratives – Notable People with Disabilities
Q3: Choose one person from this list of accomplished individuals: Notable People with Disabilities.pdf
Actions. Write a short summary/bio (1 paragraph) that highlights this person’s accomplishments and the challenges they faced in regard to ability. If appropriate, be sure to identify any other intersectional identities such as race, gender, age, social class, sexuality, etc. Tie in this week’s assigned readings (Allen) and provide a reference/s for where you found your information on this individual. (100 word minimum)
