Disability, Ethics, and Law: Introduction

This section explores the intersection between disability, law, and ethics, and anticipates the challenges that the twenty-first century will bring. This brief introduction aims to anticipate key issues and significant challenges as the twenty-first century unfolds. To some extent, these are long-standing challenges. But many take on new forms, especially as medical and other technologies evolve exponentially. Evolving medical and technological advancements ignite a new ethical discussion regarding the risks and opportunities offered by disruptive technologies such as genetic engineering, neurotechnologies, or AI systems. Accordingly, this section is about the coming revolution – which is widely expected to occur – and the new legal framework required to regulate it from a disability rights perspective.