Hope and cure are closely linked, often showing disability as something to be defeated. This view is criticized in the book, especially through Christopher Reeve's push for a cure. It shows how society's focus on overcoming disability can distract from the need for real change. The author calls for a shift from individual efforts to collective action that aims to remove the barriers disabled people face. It shows that the main challenge is not about curing disabilities, but about addressing the prejudice and discrimination rooted in society.