“The history of science contains many accomplished individuals who have had disabilities during their careers. From early Fellows of the Royal Society such as Nicholas Saunderson, a blind mathematician who held one of the most eminent positions in academia, to contemporary figures like theoretical physicist Professor Stephen Hawking FRS, scientists with disabilities have been making important scientific contributions for centuries.” [1]
“Did you know that many disabled scientists have made groundbreaking discoveries and changed the face of science? Some of these scientists developed groundbreaking mobility devices. Others left their marks in their respective fields. Let’s take a look at the 7 most famous scientists with disabilities.” [2]
“Individuals with disabilities study, work, and research at all levels and in all areas of science. Scientists with disabilities often face barriers because of their physical and mental conditions, how others perceive those conditions, and ableist biases built into the structure of our communities and societies.
Famous and lesser-known scientists alike continue to influence their fields while propelling disability awareness.” [5]
Resources
[2] https://www.scijournal.org/articles/famous-disabled-scientists
[3] https://disabilityhorizons.com/2024/05/13-disabled-scientists-you-should-explore-and-discover/
[4] https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/87068/12-disabled-scientists-who-made-world-better-place
[5] https://www.zdnet.com/education/science-engineering/famous-scientists-with-disabilities/