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Poter for the Editors' Introduction: The Interrelationships of Care Off-write text on a dark green background, with a photo of a desk with books behind the green background. The poster features DSQ's logo in blue letters and information regarding the editorial. Donald Grushkin (CSU-Sacramento) Jeffrey A. Brune (Gallaudet University) Rachel Nebraska Lynch (George Washington University) Volume 45 • Issue 2 • 2026 • Winter 2026 This article is part of a new Issue in Disability Studies Quarterly

From DSQ's new issue: Volume 45, Issue 2, 2026 - Winter

Editors' Introduction: The Interrelationships of Care

Donald Grushkin (CSU-Sacramento)
Jeffrey A. Brune (Gallaudet University)
Rachel Nebraska Lynch (George Washington University)

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I'm so excited to have an article in this issue of DSQ! "Choosing to Remember" explores the experiences of queer disabled people in England during the COVID-19 pandemic through oral histories, using Alice Wong's work on disabled oracles as a theoretical lens.
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Call for Applications: Assistant Editor of Disability Studies Quarterly. Deadline for application: April 15, 2026, disstudies.org

Disability Studies Quarterly (DSQ, dsq-sds.org) is seeking an Assistant Editor. This position is best suited for a graduate student who is interested in writing and editorial work in disability studies or a related field.

Deadline: 15th April 2026

More info here: disstudies.org/call-for-app...

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Editors:
Donald Grushkin, Jeffrey A. Brune and Rachel Nebraska Lynch

Blue text on a light green background, featuring the DSQ logo and the text: New Issue Disability Studies Quarterly Editors: Donald Grushkin, Jeffrey A. Brune and Rachel Nebraska Lynch Authors: Julia Linares-Roake, Lauren Van Patter, Carla Rice, Erika Cudworth and Andrea Breen Luda Gogolushko Shawna Sheperd-Murtagh Sarah Manley RB Lemberg Perelmutter Moira Armstrong Christiana Salah Joshua Earle. The background of the text is set on top of a photo of documents and books on a table.

New Issue
Disability Studies Quarterly

Authors:
Julia Linares-Roake, Lauren Van Patter, Carla Rice, Erika Cudworth and Andrea Breen
Luda Gogolushko
Shawna Sheperd-Murtagh
Sarah Manley
RB Lemberg Perelmutter
Moira Armstrong
Christiana Salah
Joshua Earle

Cyborg Maintenance: The Invisible Work of the Technological Bodymind
Joshua Earle
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Misdiagnosing the Past: Heidi, Nostalgia, and the Cure That Wasn’t There
Christiana Salah
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Choosing to Remember: Queer Disabled Oracle Histories of the COVID-19 Pandemic in England
Moira Armstrong
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Rejecting Cure: The Strugatskys’ Roadside Picnic and Tarkovsky’s Stalker as Disability Narratives
RB Lemberg Perelmutter

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"Contemplated Madness:" Dementia as Defense Mechanism in Lily Brooks-Dalton’s Good Morning, Midnight
Sarah Manley

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Crip Joy, Misogynoir, and Digital Care Work: Disabled Content Creators Navigating Visibility, Desire, and Surveillance
Shawna Sheperd-Murtagh

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Disability and Emotional Support Dog Representation in Netflix's The Healing Powers of Dude
Luda Gogolushko

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Cripping Multispecies Care: Explorations of Disability, Ableism, and Speciesism in Multispecies Homes
Julia Linares-Roake, Lauren Van Patter, Carla Rice, Erika Cudworth and Andrea Breen

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Volume 45 • Issue 2 • 2026 • Winter 2026 Prefatory Matter Editors' Introduction: The Interrelationships of Care Donald Grushkin, Jeffrey A. Brune and Rachel Nebraska Lynch 2026-03-02 Volume 45 • Issue 2 • 2026 • Winter 2026

New Disability Studies Quarterly Issue!

It includes the following articles:

Prefatory Matter
Editors' Introduction: The Interrelationships of Care
Donald Grushkin, Jeffrey A. Brune and Rachel Nebraska Lynch

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#DisabilityStudies #Disability #DisabilityRights #DSQ

My piece: "Desperately Seeking Inclusion" just published in exceptionalneedstoday.com
#exceptionalneedstoday @inclusionfr.bsky.social @dralegal.bsky.social @disstudies.bsky.social @mcie.org
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Coming up tomorrow! Registration open and free to attend!

A lavender poster with the SDS logo in the top left. Title reads "Author Talks: A Conversation with E. Mara Green & Octavian Robinson." To the right is a photo of the book cover of "Making Sense." Poster reads "Join E. Mara Green, anthropologist, and Octavian Robinson, historian, for a book talk focused on Green's Making Sense: Language, Ethics, and Understanding in Deaf Nepal. We are excited for this cross-disciplinary conversation." The event will include opening remarks from Green, a response by Robinson, and a 40 minute-conversation. Afterwards, a 5-minute break and then a 30-minute Q&A. ASL interpretation will be provided, and access copies of pre-written comments will be shared."

Join the SDS on March 10 at noon Eastern Time for a talk with E. Mara Green and Octavian Robinson. Mara will be discussing her latest book, "Making Sense: Language, Ethics, and Understanding in Deaf Nepal." ASL and access copies will be provided. 1/2

This event will be taking place today!

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Please email other access requests to Gaby at admin@disstudies.org. You don't need to be a member of SDS to attend our virtual events, though we also welcome you to consider membership! Register today at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 2/2

A lavender poster with the SDS logo in the top left. Title reads "Author Talks: A Conversation with E. Mara Green & Octavian Robinson." To the right is a photo of the book cover of "Making Sense." Poster reads "Join E. Mara Green, anthropologist, and Octavian Robinson, historian, for a book talk focused on Green's Making Sense: Language, Ethics, and Understanding in Deaf Nepal. We are excited for this cross-disciplinary conversation." The event will include opening remarks from Green, a response by Robinson, and a 40 minute-conversation. Afterwards, a 5-minute break and then a 30-minute Q&A. ASL interpretation will be provided, and access copies of pre-written comments will be shared."

Join the SDS on March 10 at noon Eastern Time for a talk with E. Mara Green and Octavian Robinson. Mara will be discussing her latest book, "Making Sense: Language, Ethics, and Understanding in Deaf Nepal." ASL and access copies will be provided. 1/2

SDS 2026 Awards Category Most Significant Article in DSQ Recognizes an article published in DSQ during the previous calendar year that makes a substantial scholarly contribution. Eligibility: All authors published in DSQ during the relevant year are automatically considered. Review: A review committee evaluates eligible articles for innovation, clarity, and contribution to Disability Studies - submit by 31st March 2026

SDS 2026 Awards Category Most Significant Unpublished Doctoral Researcher Manuscript Recognizes an exceptional, unpublished article-length manuscript written by a doctoral researcher. Eligibility: Doctoral researchers only; manuscripts must not be dissertation chapters. Nominations: Faculty mentors must submit a three (3) page letter of nomination with the manuscript. Award: The recipient receives mentorship toward submission to Disability Studies Quarterly - submit by 31st March 2026

SDS 2026 Awards Category Irving K. Zola Emerging Scholar Award Honors early-career scholars or graduate students whose work reflects the legacy of sociologist Irving K. Zola, emphasizing disability pride, identity, and culture. Eligibility: Graduate students, early-career scholars, or those within three years post-terminal degree. Nominations: Self- and/or mentor-nominations accepted. Include a letter (up to 3 pages) connecting the nominee’s work to Zola’s values, contributions, and vision - submit by 31st March 2026

Timeline:
Nominations Open: December 8, 2025
Nominations Due: March 31, 2026, 11:59pm, Eastern Time (U.S.)
Award Review Period: Spring–Summer 2026
Award Announcements: November 2026 SDS General Membership Meeting

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SDS 2026 Awards Category First Book Award Celebrates an author’s first single-authored book that makes a significant contribution to Disability Studies. Eligibility: Authors of a debut scholarly monograph published within the last two years. Nominations: Self-nominations and publisher nominations accepted. Include a 3-page letter describing the book’s innovation and impact. Submission: Via the SDS Nominations and Awards Form. Electronic copies of books are required for review. Physical copies of books may be requested for review - by 31st March 2026

SDS 2026 Awards Category Edited Collection Award Eligibility: Books published within the past two years, including co-edited or revised editions. Nominations: Self-nominations and publisher nominations accepted. Include a letter (up to (3) pages) outlining the collection’s contribution and significance. Submission: Via the SDS Nominations and Awards Form. Electronic copies of books are required for review. Physical copies of books may be requested for review - by 31st March 2026

SDS 2026 Awards Category Curatorial or Exhibition Award Honors curatorial, artistic, or exhibition-based work that advances the visibility of Disability Studies in arts, culture, or public engagement. Eligibility: Exhibitions or creative projects featuring multiple works; projects do not need to be institutionally framed as Disability Studies. Nominations: Self-nominations and nominations by Disability Studies community members accepted. Include a letter (of up to four (4) pages) describing the project’s scope, accessibility practices, and impact - by 31st March 2026

Each year, SDS invites nominations from across our global community. Award recipients receive a certificate and letter of recognition presented at the SDS General Membership Meeting in November 2026.

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SDS 2026 Awards: Call for Nominations

SDS 2026 Awards Category Lifetime Achievement Award Honors a senior member of the Disability Studies community whose sustained work has shaped the field. Eligibility: Senior scholars and community leaders whose impact includes scholarship, theory, teaching, or institution-building. Nominations: Must be made by colleagues (self-nominations are not accepted). Letters (of up to four (4) pages) should describe the nominee’s contributions and influence. Submission: Via the SDS Nominations and Awards Form. Electronic copies of books are required for review. Physical copies of books may be requested for review - by 31st March 2026

SDS 2026 Awards Category Mentoring Award Recognizes exceptional commitment to mentoring students, activists, artists, and practitioners within or beyond academic settings. Eligibility: Open to any member of the Disability Studies community. Nominations: Must include at least two nominators. Letters (of up to four (4) pages) should provide examples of the nominee’s mentoring and its outcomes - by 31st March 2026

SDS 2026 Awards Category Senior Book Award Honors an outstanding single-authored scholarly book published in the past two years by an established scholar. Eligibility: Authors of scholarly monographs. Nominations: Self-nominations and publisher nominations accepted. Include a letter (up to three (3) pages) describing the book’s contribution to Disability Studies. Submission: Via the SDS Nominations and Awards Form. Electronic copies of books are required for review. Physical copies of books may be requested for review - by 31st March 2026

The Society for Disability Studies honors outstanding achievements in scholarship, mentorship, creative practice, and community engagement through its annual SDS Awards. These awards recognize the broad & evolving contributions that advance #DisabilityStudies as an interdisciplinary & activist field

SDS 2026 Awards Category Irving K. Zola Emerging Scholar Award Honors early-career scholars or graduate students whose work reflects the legacy of sociologist Irving K. Zola, emphasizing disability pride, identity, and culture. Eligibility: Graduate students, early-career scholars, or those within three years post-terminal degree. Nominations: Self- and/or mentor-nominations accepted. Include a letter (up to 3 pages) connecting the nominee’s work to Zola’s values, contributions, and vision - submit by 31st March 2026

SDS 2026 Awards
Irving K. Zola Emerging Scholar Award

Honors early-career scholars or graduate students whose work reflects the legacy of sociologist I. K. Zola, emphasizing disability pride, identity, and culture - submit by 31 March
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Join us on March 2 at noon Eastern for one of our last events for the spring semester! Deborah Lefkowitz will give a talk on Long COVID and disability. Please email access needs to our admin assistant Gaby at admin@disstudies.org.

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SDS 2026 Awards Most Significant Unpublished Doctoral Researcher Manuscript Recognizes an exceptional, unpublished article-length manuscript written by a doctoral researcher. Eligibility: Doctoral researchers only; manuscripts must not be dissertation chapters. Nominations: Faculty mentors must submit a three (3) page letter of nomination with the manuscript. Award: The recipient receives mentorship toward submission to Disability Studies Quarterly - submit by 31st March 2026

SDS 2026 Awards

Most Significant Unpublished Doctoral Researcher Manuscript

Recognizes an exceptional, unpublished article-length manuscript written by a doctoral researcher - submit by 31st March 2026

disstudies.org/nominate/

#DisabilityStudies #Dissertations #Theses #AcademicChatter

SDS 2026 Awards Category Most Significant Article in DSQ Recognizes an article published in DSQ during the previous calendar year that makes a substantial scholarly contribution. Eligibility: All authors published in DSQ during the relevant year are automatically considered. Review: A review committee evaluates eligible articles for innovation, clarity, and contribution to Disability Studies - submit by 31st March 2026

SDS 2026 Awards
Most Significant Article in DSQ

Recognizes an article published in DSQ during the previous calendar year that makes a substantial scholarly contribution - submit by 31st March 2026

#DisabilityStudies #Disability #AcademicChatter disstudies.org/nominate/

SDS awards are open! We have book awards, dissertation awards, DSQ article awards. We have awards for senior scholars and junior scholars. We have impact awards for mentors, artists, and community leaders. Check out all our awards and apply by Mar 31: disstudies.org/nominate/