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