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These slides accompanied a presentation by Michael L. Dorn, delivered at the 3rd Annual New DEEL Democratical, Ethical Educational Leadership Conference on February 27, 2009.TRANSCRIPT
Building Disability Community at Temple University
Michael L. Dorn, PhD
Urban Education & Disability Studies Programs, College of Education
Lunchtime presentation for the 3rd Annual New DEEL Conference, Temple University, February 27, 2009
Building Disability Community@ Temple U
1. Philadelphia was a important early center for agitation
2. Temple U. attracts diverse students from across the globe
3. The disability movement itself is globalizing
Disabled in Action NewslettersBuilding on a Building on a rich history ...rich history ...
Disabled in Action Newslettersriding the riding the public bus ...public bus ...
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.
ADAPT!ADAPT! fighting against fighting against institutions ...institutions ...
Disabled in Action Newslettersand celebrating and celebrating victories.victories.
Filmmaker Shelley Barry
Stills from Shelley Barry's autobiographical work 'Whole: A Trinity of Being.
recognizing our recognizing our diversity ...diversity ...
Presenting at the Pennsylvania Statehouse
... getting the ... getting the word out ...word out ...
Urban Education Summer Abroad Program in Jamaica
... building ... building international international partnerships partnerships ......
The Disability Rights Movement has gone global
check out
Maestrapeace Art Works, http://www.maestrapeace.comPhoto credit: Leah, Toronto, Canada
http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveandbicycles
check out
“Self Preservation: the art of Riva Lehrer” (2004)directed by Sharon Snyder and edited by David Mitchell
http://rivalehrer.com
changing the way people with disabilities see themselves
Building Disability Community@ Temple U
1. Philadelphia was a important early center for agitation
2. Temple U. attracts diverse students from across the globe
3. The disability movement itself is globalizing
Building Disability Community@ Temple U
1. Philadelphia was a important early center for agitation
• Temple U. attracts diverse students from across the globe
• The disability movement itself is globalizing
• Our challenge: how to capture this complex story for the benefit of our students
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 David Mitchell and Julie Kessler continue this important tradition
Cultural EnvironmentDisability Studies Blogs and Meetups
Disability Studies, Temple University
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.
Department of Education Grant
Higher Education for All
Goal to in insure that students with disabilities are not only accommodated but also vitalized.
Disability Studies faculty partner with Mosiac humanities faculty.
Modeling Universal Design for Learning.
Mike will be guest lecturing on Sir Thomas More’s Utopia, and Jane Jacob’s The Death and Life of Great American Cities.