Romel W. Mackelprang(DSW, MSW, University of Utah, USA) is professor of social work and director of the Center for Disability Studies and Universal Access at Eastern Washington University, USA. Active in disability rights since 1980, he continues to be involved in the independent living movement. He is committed to inclusive policies in which disability is considered integral to diversity in society. In recent years, he has expanded his disability rights work to several countries in East and West Africa. Richard O. Salsgiver (PhD, Carnegie-Mellon University, USA) is professor emeritus of social work at California State University, Fresno, USA. Born with cerebral palsy, he has dedicated his academic career to research and teaching concerning issues around disability and the American culture. His philosophy concerning disability comes out of the independent living movement, where he played a key role alongside leaders who included Judy Heumann, Ed Roberts, June Kailes, and Brenda Premo.
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