Fwd: ASL interpreted :the first American disability rights movement in the decades just after the American Revolution Devva’s Room, June 11, 7-9 PM EST
Stephanie Feyne
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DEVVA’s ROOM – DISABILITY STUDIES FOR ALL
In honor of Devva Kasnitz, we are creating her vision of disability studies outside of academia. Join us on Wednesday, June 11 via Zoom at 7 PM EST, 6PM CST, 5PM MT, & 4PM PST with other streaming links available soon.
First Half“Disability Studies in a Time of Chaos: Why It Matters More Than Ever”. Mark Friedman and Ruthie-Marie Beckwith will explore how Disability Studies is more than a theory—it’s a movement. Come learn how it challenges ableism, transforms institutions, and centers disabled voices.
Second Half
Laurel Daen will discuss the first American disability rights movement in the decades just after the American Revolution. During this period (approx 1775-1840), disabled people used the powerful language of liberty, equality, rights, and citizenship, which had gained power and purchase in the recent conflict, to demand greater access and autonomy.
Everyone is welcome. ASL will be provided and other accommodations are available upon request.
Registration is required to prevent Zoom bombing and other antagonists from disrupting our time. To register for June 11, 7pm EST, What is Disability Studies? and First American Disability Movement, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dXAWysjrTlCVTxZIobmaeA
Or you can become a member and be added to the email list and forego the need to register.
Updated & series information: Devva’s Room https://iloveyou-leadon.com/devva/
Devva’s Room is a project of the I Love You, Lead On Community and the Disability History and Culture Collective.
--Cassandra Hartblay
http://cassandrahartblay.com/