Assignment:
For this assignment, investigate the following topic: The Straw Ban
Background:
There is great debate around the subject of straws and their impact on the environment. Within this debate have emerged unique perspectives of people in the disability community.
Required Format
? Responses must be in paragraph format underneath respective question or section.
? 1" margins
? 12-point font
? Double-spaced
? 2 page minimum
Required Content
? Introduction -
A paragraph giving an overview of what you have researched and plan on presenting in your paper.
? 3 References & Summaries -
Write a paragraph summarizing each reference (3 paragraphs total) and the main points or arguments made with reference. Include the website link to the readings, blogs, and/or online videos you utilized in your inquiry.
? Class Connections -
In 1 to 2 paragraphs, make the connection between 2 of the following fundamental areas and how they relate to this topic:
? Ableism
? Social Model of Disability
? Accessibility
? Accommodations
? Assistive technology
? Inspiration porn
? Disability rights
? Respectful language
? Intersectionality
Reflection -
In 1 to 2 paragraphs reflect on the following prompts:
? I used to think that...
? Why did you think that?
? Now I think that...
? Why do you think that now?
? What changed in your thinking?
? Closing
In 1 paragraph, explain how disability is a tool or a means of innovation? How has the straw ban debate evolved toward new possibilities as a result of disability representation? Or how has it not evolved toward new possibilities? Explain.