Disability Culture
Genny Zbach, mixed media pin (3)	Culture is defined as thesense of a collective identity, a group of individuals who share related formative experiences and who are influenced by a common history. A culture finds expression in many ways, such as through the arts or through social organization. People with disabilities demonstrate these common experiences through their personal struggles, writings and histories.
Charmaine G. Brown, "Clandestine Aura" (4)	The signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, combined with changes in societal attitudes, supplied the necessary steps in motivating people with disabilities towards recognition and independence. People with disabilities recognize the fact that they are different people, with diverse backgrounds, and often isolated from others with disabilities.The disability experience brings persons with disabilities together, instilling pride in its members who actively recruit younger generations.
Jane Gerus, "Tank on Wheels" (5)	Disability culture is a movement that embraces disability as a necessary, valued part of people's lives. Artists with disabilities generate art, music, literature and other expressions that reflect their experience.