Gateways and Anchor Points: The Use of Frames to Amplify Marginalized Voices in Disability Policy Deliberations

• Published in: Written communication Vol. 41; no. 3; pp. 513 - 538
• Main Author: Kamperman, Sean
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.07.2024; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: People with disabilities; Persuasion; Public policy; Topics; deliberative rhetoric; persuasion; framing strategies; inclusion; advocacy writing; intellectual disability

This essay analyzes the rhetorical framing tactics of a group of disability activists to understand how they use key words, topic shifts, and other framing maneuvers to amplify marginalized voices in public debates. Focusing on a town hall meeting and a legislator update meeting between activists an...