JOUR 302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Spina Bifida, Stephen Hawking, Arthrogryposis
1 Apr 2019
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Even in grief, i still have pride notes. Kristen, the girls best friend died at 11 years old. They lived in the same town and they attended school together. Kristen had spina bifida as well as kidney problems. After years of dialysis, kidney failure killed her. At 37, the girl has lost count of how many friends have died. Her friend, carrie, died after her health insurer refused to cover the medication she needed. Professors she looked up to have died as well. Dr. anita silvers, a professor of philosophy at san francisco state, died after complications from pneumonia. Professor mike oliver from the university of greenwich in england died after a short illness. Oliver is known for developing the social model of disability. She was born with arthrogryposis, a disability that affects muscles and joints. She has a wheelchair and limited use of her arms and legs. She is proud of her disability but constantly asks herself this:
