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
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
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