Registration for upcoming Symposium on Dis/Ability & Debility in Appalachia open through Sept. 9
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 21, 2024) — Next month, University of Kentucky partners will host the first-ever Symposium on Dis/Ability & Debility in Appalachia.
The symposium will take place Sept. 28, at the Healthy Kentucky Research Building on UK’s campus. A virtual component will also be available, to ensure accessibility to a broader audience. For more information on accessibility at the symposium, visit https://appalachiancenter.as.uky.edu/accessibility-symposium.
Scholars, advocates and people who are passionate about Appalachian and disability studies will unite with a goal to dismantle entrenched narratives and foster collaborative conversations and solutions for disabled Appalachians. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, networking opportunities and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Registration for the symposium is now open through 11:59 p.m. EDT, Sept. 9. Additionally, abstract submissions for posters, short presentations or artistic presentations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT, Aug. 23. To submit a proposal, both the registration and abstract submission forms must be completed.
A detailed schedule of events for the symposium will be released soon. To learn more, visit the website at https://appalachiancenter.as.uky.edu/symposium-disability-debility-appalachia.
The event is sponsored by the Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program; the Department of Anthropology; the Disability Resource Center; the Human Development Institute; the Center for Health Equity Transformation; and the Office of LGBTQ* Resources.
Other units that are interested in sponsoring or collaborating are encouraged to reach out to the UK Appalachian Center at 859-257-4852 or AppalachiaDisability.Symposium@gmail.com.
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