Here you can find recent research into disability culture, past and present, with blog posts by researchers, practitioners, and activists. They explore different aspects of disability, from the effects of a disabling society to the assistive technology. They also address historical experiences of disability and examine how to integrate disabled people and their experiences into museums and the heritage sector.
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Blind Writing Before Braille
Read on to discover more about early forms of Braille, through a study of Charles Cook's letters.
Bringing your Whole Self to Work and the Limits of Assistive Technology
In this post, Gabril Hoskin explores assistive technology, anthropology, and accessibility.
More Than Skin Deep: The Representation of Disfigurement in Modern Gaming
Read about the portrayal of facial scarring in videogame protagonists.
Unearthing an Archaeology of Disability
Find out more about museums, archaeology, and the representation of disability in heritage spaces.
A Memorable Visit to the Club
Read more about entertainment clubs for returning veterans in Second World War America
Deafness and Great War Veterans
This post explores the challenges faced by Great War veterans with hearing loss