The Society for Disability Studies' annual conference, "Disability in the Geo-Political Imagination," kicks off Wednesday, June 2, on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This year's will be the largest SDS conference ever, with a day-long inclusive education preconference on June 2, and five concurrent streams of papers, as well as a film festival in a dedicated theater, running Thursday, June 3 through Saturday, June 5.
The conference kick-off is not to be missed: Wednesday evening's gala conference kickoff, to be held in Temple University's beautifully restored Baptist Temple (photoset), featuring performance, comedy and tributes dedicated to the life and career of Teddy Pendergrass, a Philadelphia resident who, during his lifetime, fought for the rights of all people, including people with disabilities.
The rest of the conference talks and events will be held at Temple University's recently renovated Gittis Student Center (photo). The conference will close, according to long-standing tradition, with the celebrated SDS Dance, featured in Simi Linton's book My Body Politic (University of Michigan Press, 2007) - Amazon - and Sharon Snyder and David Mitchell's Cultural Locations of Disability (University of Chicago Press, 2006) - Amazon.
There are number of options for conference registration available on the SDS website, including a special pass for the film program. While the Society has long been a mecca of scholars, activists and artists, this year's conference promises to push the envelope and recognize the contributions of Philadelphia and the midAtlantic region to the modern disability rights movement. Don't miss this opportunity to participate, celebrate, and rebuild disability community spirit.
Those who want to follow conference developments can use the official hashtag #2010sds and the SDS Conference 2010 Discussion group on Facebook. Go to Twitter Search and enter #2010sds (you do not need a twitter account to use this function). I will also be updating my own twitter account @mdorn and my flickr photostream with information, gossip and other juicy bits from the conference.
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Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Film Festival on Disability - Film Entries Wanted!
"different from what?" Film and Video Festival
Distributed September 19, 2009
Festival Dates: January 29-31, 2010
Festival Location: Tempe, Arizona USA
Submission deadline: October 25, 2009 - please check website for details
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
This festival explores the expression and construction of ability, disability, and identity from multiple perspectives. In what ways do our cultural practices reflect conventions and expectations that make some differences visible while obscuring others? Who and what conspires to compose these defining images and in what ways are they avoided, resisted, negotiated, and challenged? Participants will be intrigued by this mélange of film, conversation, and celebration of the differences that punctuate our community discourses.
GENERAL CALL FOR FILMS
Feature length and short films (30 minutes or under) are to being accepted for showcase in the first annual 2010 different from what? Film Festival. We welcome submissions in the following categories: drama, comedy, documentary, animation or experimental.
STUDENT FILM COMPETITION
Feature length and short films (30 minutes or under) will be accepted for competition in the 2010 different from what? Film Festival Competition. We are accepting submissions in the following categories: drama, comedy, documentary, animation or experimental. Cash prizes and awards will be granted as follows: * Best of Festival * Best of Category: Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Animation and Experimental * Audience Prize * Spirit of the Festival
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
different from what? Film Festival will hold its premiere at the MADCAP Theaters in Tempe, AZ, during January 29-31, 2010. The Festival will feature productions that display a wide breadth of perspectives on disability as a life experience, an identity, and a social and political construct. The Festival is a student-led initiative organized in collaboration with the Equity Alliance at Arizona State University, an organization providing services that support learning around equity, access, and participation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For entry requirements, please download and refer to the general call, competition call, and entry form document attachments. For other questions or comments, or if you would like to sponsor our festival, please email us at disabilitiesfilmfestival@asu.edu
Compensation: Prizes will be awarded for winners in student competition.
Distributed September 19, 2009
Festival Dates: January 29-31, 2010
Festival Location: Tempe, Arizona USA
Submission deadline: October 25, 2009 - please check website for details
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
This festival explores the expression and construction of ability, disability, and identity from multiple perspectives. In what ways do our cultural practices reflect conventions and expectations that make some differences visible while obscuring others? Who and what conspires to compose these defining images and in what ways are they avoided, resisted, negotiated, and challenged? Participants will be intrigued by this mélange of film, conversation, and celebration of the differences that punctuate our community discourses.
GENERAL CALL FOR FILMS
Feature length and short films (30 minutes or under) are to being accepted for showcase in the first annual 2010 different from what? Film Festival. We welcome submissions in the following categories: drama, comedy, documentary, animation or experimental.
STUDENT FILM COMPETITION
Feature length and short films (30 minutes or under) will be accepted for competition in the 2010 different from what? Film Festival Competition. We are accepting submissions in the following categories: drama, comedy, documentary, animation or experimental. Cash prizes and awards will be granted as follows: * Best of Festival * Best of Category: Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Animation and Experimental * Audience Prize * Spirit of the Festival
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
different from what? Film Festival will hold its premiere at the MADCAP Theaters in Tempe, AZ, during January 29-31, 2010. The Festival will feature productions that display a wide breadth of perspectives on disability as a life experience, an identity, and a social and political construct. The Festival is a student-led initiative organized in collaboration with the Equity Alliance at Arizona State University, an organization providing services that support learning around equity, access, and participation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For entry requirements, please download and refer to the general call, competition call, and entry form document attachments. For other questions or comments, or if you would like to sponsor our festival, please email us at disabilitiesfilmfestival@asu.edu
Compensation: Prizes will be awarded for winners in student competition.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Ugly Laws reviewed in Cleveland Plain Dealer
Earlier Penny posted here on Sue Schweik's recent publication and book tour. It is fascinating to see how local newspapers are covering The Ugly Laws. Sue shared with her facebook friends a link to the recent review in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. This is a model of how academic work can open up otherwise occluded historical phenomena.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Two Summer Seminars of Note
Disability Studies programs in West Virginia, United States and Lancaster, UK are offering exciting summer seminars that explore issues of importance to the field. Take note, and join in the ensuing conversations! Interestingly, both of them feature Professor Robert McRuer, who also kicked off the Geo-Politics of Disability Speaker Series at Temple University!
“Global Bodies: Representing Disability and Gender”
Seminar chaired Robert McRuer, George Washington University
Dates: May 21-24, 2009
Location: West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
"Literary, Cultural, and Disability Studies: A Tripartite Approach to Poststructuralism"
Seminar chaired by Professor Carol Thomas and organised by Hannah Morgan and Dr. David Bolt at Lancaster University.
Date and Time: June 8, 2009 from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Location: Lancaster, UK
“Global Bodies: Representing Disability and Gender”
Seminar chaired Robert McRuer, George Washington University
Dates: May 21-24, 2009
Location: West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
"Literary, Cultural, and Disability Studies: A Tripartite Approach to Poststructuralism"
Seminar chaired by Professor Carol Thomas and organised by Hannah Morgan and Dr. David Bolt at Lancaster University.
Date and Time: June 8, 2009 from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Location: Lancaster, UK
Monday, October 01, 2007
2008 CDSA-ACEI Conference Call for Proposals
Forwarded by Dawna Lee Rumball, University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
I just wanted to give a shout out to the academic community about the call for papers for the 2008 Canadian Disability Studies Association/Association Canadienne des Études sur l'Incapacité Conference. Note that the deadline for submissions is November 22, 2007.
From my past service as Communications Officer (English), plus attending the CDSA-ACEI conference last year, I know both undergraduate and graduate students are especially encouraged to submit proposals.
Please be advised there is no funding available from CDSA-ACEI for anyone attending the conference. Check with your university regarding funding for conferences, especially if you are accepted as a presenter at the CDSA-ACEI conference.
Individual requests for disability services and accommodations during the CDSA-ACEI conference such as ASL interpreting, CART/Real-time voice-to-text interpreting, alternate formats for printed and visual materials, etc., must be booked well in advance with the Conference Coordinator.
I just wanted to give a shout out to the academic community about the call for papers for the 2008 Canadian Disability Studies Association/Association Canadienne des Études sur l'Incapacité Conference. Note that the deadline for submissions is November 22, 2007.
From my past service as Communications Officer (English), plus attending the CDSA-ACEI conference last year, I know both undergraduate and graduate students are especially encouraged to submit proposals.
Please be advised there is no funding available from CDSA-ACEI for anyone attending the conference. Check with your university regarding funding for conferences, especially if you are accepted as a presenter at the CDSA-ACEI conference.
Individual requests for disability services and accommodations during the CDSA-ACEI conference such as ASL interpreting, CART/Real-time voice-to-text interpreting, alternate formats for printed and visual materials, etc., must be booked well in advance with the Conference Coordinator.
- Direct link to the CFP
- More information about the conference
Hope to see you in Vancouver in 2008! Dawna
Monday, November 21, 2005
Announcing new academic discussion listserv, called DS-GRAD
PLEASE FORWARD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
At the December 1, 2004 Graduate Student Forum at Columbia University, sponsored by the Disability Studies Network, the students in attendance expressed interest in creating a new listserv for Graduate Students in Disability Studies and using it to organize future collaborations. This listserv has now been created and is being managed by the student Scott Gordon <scott23 AT gmail.com>. It is hoped that DS-GRAD (Graduate Students in Disability Studies) will develop into a great resource - students can use it to network, consult on research projects and plan meetups in the MidAtlantic region.
The DS-GRAD discussion list is open to all current and potential graduate students interested in disability studies in the social sciences, the humanities fields and the arts. To subscribe to the list, you would need to send a message to listserv AT listserv.temple.edu and the message should say SUBSCRIBE DS-GRAD Yourfirstname Yourlastname [For example, I would send a message saying 'subscribe ds-grad mike dorn']. Online management and list archives are available here -
http://listserv.temple.edu/archives/ds-grad.html
At the December 1, 2004 Graduate Student Forum at Columbia University, sponsored by the Disability Studies Network, the students in attendance expressed interest in creating a new listserv for Graduate Students in Disability Studies and using it to organize future collaborations. This listserv has now been created and is being managed by the student Scott Gordon <scott23 AT gmail.com>. It is hoped that DS-GRAD (Graduate Students in Disability Studies) will develop into a great resource - students can use it to network, consult on research projects and plan meetups in the MidAtlantic region.
The DS-GRAD discussion list is open to all current and potential graduate students interested in disability studies in the social sciences, the humanities fields and the arts. To subscribe to the list, you would need to send a message to listserv AT listserv.temple.edu and the message should say SUBSCRIBE DS-GRAD Yourfirstname Yourlastname [For example, I would send a message saying 'subscribe ds-grad mike dorn']. Online management and list archives are available here -
http://listserv.temple.edu/archives/ds-grad.html
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