Disability & Social Inclusion

The short video "Judy Heumann Fights for People with Disabilities" mentions allies assisting disability activists
during the long 1970s era sit-in that helped raise awareness about disability rights. Clearly, allies acting
ethically and in solidarity with marginalized groups can be a source of affirmation and strength. From the
reading "So You Call Yourself an Ally," describe 1) two of the points mentioned that you think would be the
most personally challenging for you in becoming an ally with members of the disability community; and 2) the
personal and professional benefits that might come from doing so.
All citations used no more than 5 years old. Please Use Permalink for all citations used
Allen, J. B. (2019). So you call yourself an ally? Colorado Department of Higher Education.
http://masterplan.highered.colorado.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CDHE-So-You-Call-Yourself-an-Ally.pdf
North American Council on Adoptable Children. (2021). Disabilities and Challenges Links: Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities. https://www.nacac.org/help/parenting/disabilities-and-challenges/disabilities-andchallenges-links/
Olkin, R. (2002). Could you hold the door for me? Including disability in diversity. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic
Minority Psychology, 8, 130-137.
Magaña, S., & Arnold, C.K. (2017). Intellectual disability: Cultural factors. In Wenzel, A. (Ed.) The SAGE
Encyclopedia of Abnormal and Clinical Psychology. SAGE Publications.
Grossman, B., & Magaña, S. (2016). Introduction to the special issue: Family support of persons with
disabilities across the life course. Journal of Family Social Work, 19, 237-251.