The Disability Studies and Action Collaborative, in partnership with the Institute for Critical Disability Studies, offers two ongoing support and discussion groups throughout the year. To sign up for these groups, fill out the interest form at the bottom of the page.
If you have questions, access needs, or if you have ideas for any other groups you would like us to develop, please reach out at icds@wwu.edu
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- Disability Justice Collaborative
- Disability Pedagogy Group
- Disability Discussion Groups Interest Form
- Full Calendar of ICDS Events
- Teaching Workshop: Supporting Neurodivergent Students in the Classroom (2024-11-13)
- Teaching Workshop: Supporting Neurodivergent Students in the Classroom (2024-11-13)
- Critical Disability Studies Capstone Symposium (2024-11-22)
Disability Justice Collaborative
Meet with fellow activist, advocates, scholars, and radicals to learn about the principles of Disability Justice and how they can be applied in daily life. We will split our time between reading work by Disability Justice leaders and sharing our own experiences as disabled people.
We will explore Disability Justice principles including,
- Cross-disability solidarity
- Collective access
- Anti-capitalist politic
- Recognizing wholeness
This group is intentionally created by and for disabled people. Nondisabled allies are welcome to participate.
Upcoming Disability Justice Discussions:
- November 25th, 5:00-6:30 pm Pacific Time
- December 9th, 5:00-6:30 pm Pacific Time
Disability Pedagogy Group
Meet with your fellow disabled teachers, student support staff, and allies to talk about teaching and disability in a supportive, exploratory environment. This is a discussion group to share ideas and offer support. It is not a skills workshop. It’s a community.
We will explore topics including,
- Teaching while disabled
- Supporting disabled students
- Teaching about disability
- Advising and mentoring
- Teaching and learning scholarship
This group is made for and by disabled people and is open to all staff and faculty from any institution, including student teachers and TAs. Nondisabled allies are welcome to participate.
Upcoming Disability Pedagogy Group Discussions:
- November 18th, 5:00-6:30 pm Pacific Time
- December 2nd, 5:00-6:30 pm Pacific Time
- December 16th, 5:00-6:30 pm Pacific Time
Disability Discussion Groups Interest Form
Full Calendar of ICDS Events
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