Critical Disability Theory

Critical Disability Theory is an approach that examines how society, policies, and attitudes shape the experience of disability. It challenges the idea that disability is solely a personal deficit, highlighting instead how social barriers, discrimination, and exclusion create and worsen disabilities. The theory advocates for recognizing disability as part of human diversity and emphasizes the need for societal change to promote accessibility, inclusion, and equality. It encourages viewing disability not just as an individual issue, but as a consequence of social structures that can be transformed to create a more equitable society.