Disability Studies Influence on a Profoundly Altered Identity
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Traumatic Brain Injury, Disability Studies, Identity
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This article describes circumstances of my traumatic brain injury, the aftermath, expressions of the brain damage acquired, and current functioning. The article examines the influence exposure to Disability Studies scholarship made to precipitate development of a disabled identity. The article explores advocacy efforts that are my direct response to society.
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Douglas Kidd, Qualified Health Home Specialist, Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment, Harbor Founder/Owner, Undistracted Driving Advocacy, LLC
Douglas E. Kidd, MLS. Douglas works with individuals who receive mental health services; owns a safe driving advocacy company; leads a brain injury support group; serves a non-profit board of trustees; co-chairs a sub-committee for a city/county disability commission.