Published March 3, 2025
Michael Rembis, associate professor of history and director of the Center for Disability Studies at UB, was recently quoted in "USA Today" in an article analyzing Elon Musk’s use of slurs on social media and its impact on people with disabilities.
The piece explores how language shapes public perceptions of disability and the broader social implications of high-profile figures using derogatory terms. Rembis provides expert insight, drawing from his research in disability studies and the historical context of ableist rhetoric.