Engaging Disability 2007
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Newsletter April 6, 2007 |
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Welcome: Engaging Disability has officially begun Welcome to Engaging Disability 2007’s April newsletter. We invite those of you who are new to Engaging Disability 2007 to read our archived newsletters and explore our website! Engaging Disability 2007 has officially begun. Our March 12 Opening Panel was a successful launch for our 9 month initiative and the next three weeks held fascinating exchanges during the first three Monday night lectures: Marcia Rioux on international disability rights, Nigel Livingston on assistive technologies and Michael Prince on Federal and Provincial disability policy. In particular, lecturers and participants have explored ideas about language, technology and policy in the context of defining the meaning of disability. As April unfolds, we look forward to seeing you at the next lectures in our Monday night lecture series, as well as at our dynamic book, film and art events. In this newsletter we guide you to online links for audio files of the opening panel and lectures, direct you to registration for the community book club, tell you about the first film in our film series, describe the April art events, and remind you about the three Monday night lecture series lectures that April holds. Finally we offer a heartfelt thanks to our volunteers and continued appreciation to our sponsors and, most importantly, participants!
Audio files/Podcasts of events are just a click away! The UVic Division of Continuing Studies has partnered with us to provide podcasts of Engaging Disability’s Opening Panel and all Monday Night Lectures. Click on these links to access an mp3 (audio) file of past events. Lecture Series PODCASTS: Stay tuned for future podcasts as they become available. Register now for Community Book Club – April’s book: Michael Cunningham’s The Hours April marks the beginning of our Community Book Club featuring Michael Cunningham’s The Hours at our April 17th book club session taking place on the UVic campus, facilitated by Marlie Manning. This session takes place at UVic. Registration is still open for this session. Please register immediately to secure your space. To register click here. For more information or for assistance with registration, call 721 6297. Engaging Disability Community Book Club is designed for individuals interested in reading and discussing books related to disability in an open, supportive environment. We encourage both newcomers and seasoned bookclub participants to join the Engaging Disability Book Club. Registration for each individual session is free and open to anyone, but register early as space is limited. Register for as many sessions as you would like! Please visit the Continuing Studies bookclub registration page to secure your place, by clicking here.
Film Screening – A Beautiful Mind The first film in our film series, “A Beautiful Mind,” screens on Wednesday April 11, 6:45pm, at Star Cinema in Sidney. Universal Films Canada has sponsored this screening, which, like all Engaging Disability events, is free and open to everyone! Special thanks to the BC Schizophrenia Society for facilitating a post-screening discussion.
April Art Art is everywhere in April. Zulis Yalte’s Border Crossings continues through the month of April at the Sandstone Studio on Gabriola Island. On April 26, The Garth Homer Society’s ArtWorks program launches it’s celebration of Saanich Community Arts in the Garth Homer Society Boardroom Gallery, 813 Darwin Avenue, Victoria. Both Art Shows have received rave reviews. We encourage you to pay a visit!
April Lectures: Derksen, Church and Segal The Monday night lecture series continues! Monday April 16 - Jim Derksen from Winnipeg will speak on Growing human rights in Canada: Disability, dignity and respect. Monday April 23 - Ryerson’s Kathryn Church will deliver her lecture entitled Wearing my heart on my sleeve: Unfolding the politics of clothing among women with disabilities. Monday April 30 - Judy Z. Segal from UBC will share thoughts in her lecture Breast cancer narratives and the maintenance of ignorance. Each lecture takes place from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the University of Victoria Senate Chambers Room A180. The Senate Chambers is mobility accessible. There will be simultaneous visual interpretation and a scent-free environment. Parking information is available here. We look forward to seeing you! The lectures thus far have been intriguing, innovative and interactive.
Incredible response to DHRN bursary for BC students to attend Summer Institute
Events: Beyond Engaging Disability The following list of events highlights activities going on in the broader community that relate to disability. Engaging Disability is not officially connected with the following events, but we thought you might be interested in them. Enjoy! Art Exhibit – until April 29 Lecture - Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Dr. Zehr will discuss recent evidence that suggests humans have much in common with our four-legged pets. These commonalities are expressed when we walk, and have to do with coordination between our arms and legs that is similar to the coordination between the front and back legs of the cat or dog. Dr. Zehr will engage the audience to discuss how these linkages affect the control of posture. Film – Monday April 23, 2007 Workshop - Fibromyalgia: Learn to Recover and Thrive
Thank you to participants, volunteers and sponsors Engaging Disability has been made possible only because of the support from those attending events, our volunteers and our sponsors. Thank YOU for your interest and participation in Engaging Disability. We encourage you to browse our website often for current information about our events and activities. See you soon!
Communication: Spreading the Word We encourage you to forward this newsletter widely to those who might be interested in Engaging Disability 2007. If this newsletter was forwarded to you and you would like to be added to our monthly newsletter mailing list, please click here. To unsubscribe to our newsletter, please email disinst@uvic.ca with 'unsubscribe to newsletter' in the subject line. As always, please feel free to be in touch with as at anytime. Contact Rachel Gold, Project Coordinator, at disinst@uvic.ca or (250) 721 6297 with ideas, questions or comments. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Engaging Disability 2007 concluded in December 2007. This website will be available as a resource for the duration of 2008.
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It was a success because of you.
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