Inaugural Disability Studies Conference: Highlighting disability scholarship, art, and activism

Image
UA Disability Studies Conference Flyer with disability icons and imagery

When

10 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 26, 2024

Where

We are excited to invite you to join us for our inaugural Disability Studies Conference at the University of Arizona “Highlighting Disability Scholarship, Art, and Activism” taking place on April 26th in Highland Commons from 10am-7pm. 

The Disability Cultural Center will be hosting a pre-conference celebration on April 25th 

The Conference will be featuring 17 research and panel discussion presentations in-person, virtually, and pre-recorded. As well as 5 poster and art installations for you to engage with at the Disability Resource Center and Disability Cultural Center. 

Register to attend in-person or online at bit.ly/uadsconference 

Any questions? Please email us at uarizonadsi@gmail.com 

Access and Accommodations:

The conference will be held in-person at Highland Commons, and online over Zoom. All presentation materials will be made accessible to participants. The in-person event spaces are wheelchair-accessible and low-scent. CART captioning and ASL interpreting will be provided for all conference events. For all other access needs, please contact us at uarizonadsi@gmail.com.

Food & Dietary Information: 

Food will be provided for all in-person attendees. Vegan/vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free options will be provided. All other allergens will be noted on food provided (i.e., corn, soy, egg, etc.). 

Mask Policy: 

To keep each other safe, masks are highly recommended and will be provided for in-person attendees. Masks are not required for those for whom masks are inaccessible to wear, or where it would impede communication.

Parking & Transportation: 

The closest parking garage to Highland Commons is the Sixth Street Garage.

Additionally, there are several public transit options to campus. The closest buses to Highland Commons are the 3 and 109X. Other options include the Sun Link streetcar as well as the 1, 6, 9, 8, 4, 5, and 15 bus routes. 

Thank you to our sponsors!

UArizona Planning Groups: Disabled Staff and Faculty Coalition (University Initiatives & Policy), Disability Studies Initiative, Disability Cultural Center, Disability Resource Center, Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities, College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. 

UArizona Funding Sponsors: Disabled Staff and Faculty Coalition (University Initiatives & Policy), Disability Cultural Center, Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities, College of Humanities, Department of German Studies, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Department of Public and Applied Humanities.