Drop in for our lunchtime lecture, “Why Disability Matters to the Humanities and the Arts,” by Dr. Licia Carlson, TODAY, 10/24/2024, from 12 to 1:30 in Moore Hall Room 122.
Many people associate disability with disciplines like education, psychology, law, medicine, and the health sciences. However, there is a vast and vibrant body of work exploring disability in other fields, including philosophy, history, literature, and the arts. By sharing some examples from philosophy and the performing arts, Dr. Carlson will show why including disability — as a concept, a cultural identity, and a lived experience — is necessary for disability justice in higher education and beyond.
Dr. Carlson studies the philosophy of disability, bioethics, feminist philosophy, the philosophy of music, and 20th century Continental philosophy. Dr. Carlson was named the Outstanding Faculty Scholar for 2024 at Providence College. The award is presented to a tenured faculty member who demonstrates the highest standards in research, scholarship, and contributions to their field.
We will be serving pizza today. Moore Hall is centrally located on campus, but on one of the highest points on campus. There are two wheelchair-accessible entrances at the front of the building. No stairs are necessary to enter the building or access the event space. Participants are welcome to use the accessible, gender-neutral bathroom in Moore lobby, which features a grab -bar.
The event will feature AI-generated closed captioning. Folks who would like to join us but cannot make it to the event are welcome to join us on Zoom. You can join us from the following link or the Meeting ID (606 732 5234). You can also dial 1 (646) 558-8656.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee an area without fragranced products for our beloved community members with chemical injury.
Please make your accessibility needs known for the event anonymously here. If you need more specific assistance, please contact the Central Reservations Manager at (402) 865-1040. They are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 4:30.
This lecture was made possible by a generous grant from IDEI. Lunch graciously provided by Political Science and Communication.
