Disability in the Arts and Media – AccCss, Inclusion, Accuracy
On Saturday afternoon, May 4, we are presenting a free, open-to-the-public discussion with Geri Jewell, Jenni Gold and Mark Povinelli, who will join KPCC’s Shirley Jahad here in the Crawford Family Forum to talk about the evolving presence and depiction of those with disabilities in the arts and media.
Saturday, May 4, 2 – 4pm
Location: The Crawford Family Forum, 474 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
We hope you will join us for a conversation with author Harilyn Rousso, who will discuss her latest work, Don’t Call Me Inspirational: A Disabled Feminist Talks:
Harilyn Rousso is a woman with cerebral palsy and one of the “founding mothers” of the U.S. disabled women’s movement. She has been involved in the disability rights and women’s movement for more than 25 years. Confronting disability and gender stereotypes on a daily basis-from “You’re so inspirational!” to “What a shame! Such a pretty girl!”- Harilyn, in her memoir, Don’t Call Me Inspirational, describes what it takes to overcome disability prejudice, not disability, and how to lead a wise, witty, outrageous life, disability and all.
DATE: Monday April 29, 2013
TIME: 4:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 306 Royce Hall
Download the Harilyn Rousso Flyer
UCLA will be hosting our first ever Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on Saturday, May 11th at Drake Stadium! Out of the Darkness Campus Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in communities across the country, with the proceeds benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). By walking in the Out of the Darkness Campus Walks, you will be walking with thousands of students nationwide to raise money for AFSP’s vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide and provide support for survivors of suicide loss. In deciding to walk, you are taking us a step closer to making suicide prevention a national priority.
Registration is FREE and you are welcome to make a donation to support AFSP when you sign-up to walk. For those of you who are not early risers, this is the walk for you as it will begin at 2:30pm!!
Click here for more details and to register for the May 11th UCLA Out of the Darkness Campus Walk . This is a community event so feel free to share with any friends, family or colleagues who want to support suicide prevention.
There are several upcoming events related to disabilities in the Los Angeles area:
Date: April 12-13, 2013
Location: Junior Blind of America, 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043
“The biggest FREE Autism, Developmental disabilities, ADHD, LD, mental health, education and advocacy conference in southern California”
Download the 7th Annual Tools for Transformation flyer.
Date: April 12-13, 2013 8:00 AM
Location: Radisson Midtown at USC, 3540 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
“Meet California’s most influential elected officials and participate in a lively discussion on one of the biggest issues facing today’s children and youth: gun violence and school safety. Some advocates are calling on elected officials to enact tougher gun control laws while others say the solution lies in more financial resources for mental health and developmental disability services. Now it’s your tum to weigh in on this critical issue and be a part of Los Angeles’ biggest call-to-action to keep our kids safe.”
Download the Legislative Brunch flyer.
Date: April 12-13, 2013, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: USC Town and Gown Hall, 665 Exposition Blvd
“Join us at the iStand4Peace summit to empower young people to take a stand against bullying and school violence. Featuring nationally-renowned motivational speakers. anti-bullying and nonviolence workshops, live music, celebrity guests, and opening remarks by Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.”
Organized by the University Committee on Disability:
Please join us all week beginning October 8 for a full range of disability related events: from community engagement to art to athletics.
Also don’t miss the Preview Art Show, running October 1-5.
Flyer for the week’s activities (PDF)
Flyer for AXIS Dance Company Performances (PDF)
Note: The AXIS Dance events are free (as are most other events).
If you have trouble reading the PDF, all events are listed individually on www.accessweb.ucla.edu.
