Reframing Rehabilitation: Disability as Performance and Resistance.

The main focus of "Disability Works: Performance After Rehabilitation" is the reexamination of rehabilitation, proposing it as a cultural performance rather than merely a medical process. Patrick McKelvey argues that rehabilitation involves ongoing performative work by disabled individuals to meet societal norms of functionality and productivity. He critiques ableist definitions of success, advocating for a view of disability as a valid identity that fosters community and resilience, rather than a condition to be fixed. Through case studies, McKelvey highlights how disabled people navigate and resist societal constraints, ultimately promoting a more inclusive understanding of rehabilitation that values diversity and lived experiences.