Wednesday 2 December, 19:00, Leeds University Union, Level 2, Room 1 “Lives Worth Living” traces the development of political consciousness of US-American disability rights pioneers who realized that in order to change the world they needed to work together. Through…
Disability History Legacy Series
“The Accessibles – Our Time is Now”, New Comic Book created by Young Disabled People Taking Action Group in Manchester. Featuring time travelling disabled young characters exploring past and present approaches to disability. Developed with local artist Jim Medway. http://jimmedway.com/education/…
Disability Film Season at HOME
Monday 7th December: Film showing – Diving Bell and Butterfly” (2007) Tuesday 15 December: Short Films – Mandy”(1952) and “Dear Anna” (2011), followed by an expert discussion panel to help audiences debate and consider the way disabled people have been…
Launch UKDHM & International Day of Disabled People
Featuring a preview of Disability History Legacy Series Exhibitions by GMCDP and their Young Disabled People Taking Action Group. With entertainment by Miss Dennis Queen (local disability singer/songwriter) and light refreshments provided. Opened by Councillor Tracey Rawlins, Lead Member for…
York “Hip Hop Shake Up”
Here is the “York Hip Hop Shake Up”, which we are hoping might challenge people’s perceptions about disability; I would be very interested in hearing your thoughts on this, and whether in your opinion we have succeeded. If we have, then…
In discussion with Disability rights pioneer Lorraine Gradwell, MBE
From Gemma Nash’s Website As today marks the start of UKDHM (UK Disability History Month from 22 November to 22 December), I sum up and reflect on my interview with Lorraine Gradwell, MBE. Known to many as a leading disability rights…
Now You See Us
‘NOW YOU SEE US – DISABLED WOMEN TALK ABOUT VISIBILITY, EMPOWERMENT AND EQUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE’ Wednesday, 2 December 2015 from 12:15 to 14:30 (GMT) The Pavilion, Main Quad Gower Street WC1E 6BT London United Kingdom
UKDHM 2015 Filmography
A page with all clips used in the UKDHM 2015 launch can be seen here: UKDHM 2015 Filmography The sequence shows the spectrum of portrayal over the past century, both good and bad. Each one comes with a short commentary.
In a Nutshell
In a Nutshell – an autistic’s perspective on working in health and social care settings Date: 8 December 2015 Time: 11:30–12:30 Location: BG11, Bournemouth House, Lansdowne Campus Event Description: “Autism is characterised as a disability with difficulties relating to social…
Why disability history matters
An article by Simon Jarrett. It is Disability History Month, and some people with disabilities might be forgiven for asking ‘Who cares? As hard-won rights and benefits come under unprecedented challenge from austerity measures, the disabled community faces many…