Disability History Month

Removing barriers: What is the social model of disability and why is it everyone's responsibility?

Key Information:

Date and time: Fri 18 November 2022
13:00 - 14:00
Location: Online: Microsoft Teams
Contact: Frances Bathurst EDI@uwe.ac.uk
Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking not required

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Description

The language we use and our approach to the topic of disability has a dramatic effect on the experiences of disabled individuals.

UWE Bristol prescribes to the social model of disability but what is it and what does this look like in practice?

Frances is a disabled member of staff and was a young carer growing up. She will talk you though what is the social model of disability, what language to use and how to change your mindset.

Programme

13:00-13:05 Welcome
13:05-13:40 Presentation
13:40-14:00 Questions and discussion

Registration and tickets

Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking not required

How to attend

Join via Microsoft Teams

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