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

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Maestrapeace Art Works, http://www.maestrapeace.comPhoto credit: Leah, Toronto, Canada

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“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.