This guide is designed to help you explore Disability Studies. Use it to find scholarly articles, books, videos, primary sources, and statistics related to disability. Whether you are starting a research project, seeking primary source materials, or just interested in this field of study, this guide provides curated tools and strategies to help you navigate the field.
Disability Studies at Syracuse University builds on the School of Education’s groundbreaking work in the area of disability.
Our programs are designed to help students examine disability as a social phenomenon, social construct, metaphor, identity, and culture. Consistent with the Syracuse tradition, we stand at the forefront of the development of the theoretical, research, educational, and advocacy models necessary to remove the social, legal, physical, policy, and attitudinal barriers that exclude people with disabilities. Disability Studies programs at SU.
Start with Research Databases: Find peer-reviewed journals and articles across disciplines that focus on disability studies.
Explore Videos & DVDs: Access documentaries, lectures, and other visual media to complement your research.
Primary Sources: Dive into archives, oral histories, and collections that document disability experiences and activism.
Policy & Statistics: Use these resources to understand legal frameworks, disability rights, and demographic trends.
Books & E-Books: Find foundational texts, contemporary scholarship, and materials written by disabled authors.
Library Services: Learn about accessibility supports, accommodations, and how librarians can assist with research.