Disability Studies at Temple University, a retrospective
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Graduate Certificate Program
Disability Studies
One of the most significant civil rights movements of the twentieth century.
This historical movement amongst Americans with disabilities has now begun to be documented.
The field of Disability Studies has been forged by many over the years.
The Disability Studies Program was founded by Diane Bryen and Sieglinde Shapiro in 1989
Disabled in Action Newsletters
Transbus Protests
Carol Marfisi at ADAPT Action, Capital Rotunda
Carol Marfisi and Mike Dorn hard at work
DS 5401: Disability Rights and Culture
Filmmaker Shelley Barry Guest in Disability Rights and Culture
Stills from Shelley Barry's autobiographical work 'Whole: A Trinity of Being.
Getting the Word Out:Disability Studies Presenting in Harrisburg
Getting the Word Out: Disability Studies Field Work in Jamaica
Piss on Pity: ADAPT protest
photos
Advocating for the option of shifting the Medicaid funding that currently goes to support placements in nursing homes towards the expenses of living independently and employing personal assistants.
Getting the Word Out:
ADAPT!
Documenting Documenting Systemic BiasSystemic Bias
Activists in Chicago worked with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Their study showed that nearly 50% of hearing impaired people using text-telephone systems to search for apartments encountered adverse treatment.
• One third of wheelchair users visiting rental properties experienced adverse treatment.
Creating websites, films and performances
Find ways to help others share their gifts
check out
Josh Blue at Richard Stockton College this coming Fall 2007,http://www.joshblue.com
Learn about the amazing work of artists with disabilities
check out
“Self Preservation: the art of Riva Lehrer” (2004)directed by Sharon Snyder and edited by David Mitchell
http://rivalehrer.com
(maybe you will be inspired to share your own insights)
check out
The Body’s Memory (1993)by Jean Stewart
Extraordinary Bodies (1997)by Rosemarie Garland Thomson
Attending poetry and book readings
Learning to see the body in a different way
check outcheck out
““Laura Ferguson: The Visible Laura Ferguson: The Visible Skeleton Series” Traveling Skeleton Series” Traveling Exhibit”Exhibit”
now on display at the Jewish Healthcare now on display at the Jewish Healthcare Foundation, Pittsburgh, PAFoundation, Pittsburgh, PA
http://www.lauraferguson.nethttp://www.lauraferguson.net
And don’t forget to dance
Express you enthusiasm and sense of community
check out
Maestrapeace Art Works, http://www.maestrapeace.com
Photo credit: Leah, Toronto, Canada
http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveandbicycles
a new world ...
The Graduate Certificate in
Disability Studies
12 semester hours of course work
Students can take courses as continuing education, or in combination with one of Temple University’s masters or Ph.D. programs
Steve Eidelman teaching Disability and Social Policy.
Today Carol Marfisi, Mike Dorn and Martha Laclave continue this important tradition
Cultural EnvironmentDisability Studies Blogs and Meetups
Disability Studies, Temple University
Community-building Activities
Miniseries Presentation by Simi Linton
Simi Linton came to Philadelphia to present in a Mini Course on the topic "Approaching Disability Through the Arts"! We also enjoyed hosting her for a book signing at the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Community-building Activities
Disability Studies Meetups
South Jersey singer-songwriter Melody Gardot took the 'stage' at our November 2, 2006 Disability Studies Meetup. She performed material from her first two albums and spoke about her emerging understanding of herself, her abilities, and her disabilities.
Homer Avila, amazing dancer from New York City who performed live at the conference 'Disability Studies & the University,' Emory University, March 5-7, 2004.
Community-building Activities
Disability Studies, the PHILLY Meetup!
Entire group: Lorena Santos, Kristal Allen, Jennifer Bobenchik, Melody Gardot and Tawidi Razaki. Carol Marfisi is in front. Only a part of the sizeable crowd.
Ruben David Gonzales Gallego,author of White on Black
Hope to see you at the next Meetup!