When
Join us for our first discussion of the semester!
Wednesday, February 1st at 3:00pm AZ time
Online and in-person
DCC -- Highland Commons, D217
This session will discuss how disability is represented in the mainstream media. We will discuss the lack of representation, disability tropes, and we will highlight current disabled artists, actors, and influencers. Who is still being left out of the spotlight? How is this influenced by ableism and societal perceptions of disability?
Register at bit.ly/SIGNUP23
Access Information: All materials will be accessible to participants. Contact us disabilityculture@arizona.edu to request CART, ASL interpreting, or for additional access needs
Image Description: DCC flyer that announces Disability Discussion #1. The top of the flyer has an Academy Award (Oscar), a film strip, and a movie ticket. The flyer reads: "Disability Discussion - Disability in Media. DATE: Wednesday, February 1st
TIME: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
LOCATION: DCC -Highland Commons D217 or Zoom
This session will discuss how disability is represented in the mainstream media. We will discuss the lack of representation, disability tropes, and we will be highlighting current disabled artists, actors, and influencers. Who are still being left out of the spotlight? How is this influenced by ableism and societal perceptions of disability?"
The bottom portion of the flyer has a register link, the DRC access information, and DCC logo.