disability studies News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Panel discussion to address ableism as an ‘undiagnosed malady’
August 30, 2023 —
Ableism and its effects on health care and health education will be the focus of a virtual panel discussion on Sept. 18, hosted by the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
Research and International
Team of UM researchers honoured with inaugural Robbins‐Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity
August 29, 2023 —
A new UM project addressing inequities experienced by those with disabilities because of systemic ableism has received federal support through the inaugural Robbins‐Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity.
Faculty of Social Work
Pushing back against ableism, focusing on capability with Dr. Peter Simcock
July 10, 2023 —
Highlighting the abilities and contributions of disabled people and older adults ageing with disability can strengthen communities and aid in addressing misconceptions regarding disability. UM Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Peter Simcock, Ph.D., School of Education and Social Work, from Birmingham City University, United Kingdom, will be hosting events related to his research and experience in the physical and sensory disability field. His areas of specialization include social work and sensory impairment, deafness, deafblindness and dual sensory loss as well as working with disabled adults and older people.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Individuals with disabilities still carry burden of accessibility at universities, panelists say
May 24, 2023 —
Universities “still require disabled students to do the majority of the labour necessary in order for them to have the same rights as other students,” panelists said in a recent UM online discussion.
On the passing of disability rights champion Jim Derksen
July 8, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba community is saddened to hear of the passing of Jim Derksen this week at the age of 75
Faculty of Law
Law professors engage in cross-Canada collaboration on Law and Disability Case Book
October 21, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law professors frequently collaborate with scholars from other disciplines at other academic institutions, and this trend continues with the latest publication bearing the names of prolific legal researchers, Assistant Professor David Ireland and Professor Richard Jochelson, Dean of Law. Law and Disability in Canada: Cases and Materials is a comprehensive overview of – precisely what the title states. Ireland and Jochelson worked with four other academics and experts in the field, to develop this book which looks at the interactions of persons with disabilities with the law.
Faculty of Education
Completing the picture of human history
March 11, 2021 —
Associate Prof. Nancy Hansen has co-edited two books—Untold Stories: A Canadian Disability History Reader, and The Routledge History of Disability, the latter having been recently released in paperback format.
CBC: New book explores the history of disability from ancient Greece to modern day
December 4, 2017 —
A new book co-edited by a University of Manitoba professor is exploring the role people with disabilities have played throughout history in cultures across the world
Celebrating the strength of women
February 21, 2017 —
AESES and the University of Manitoba’s Office of the President jointly host the 15th annual International Women’s Day Dinner on March 6th
Faculty of Arts
An invitation to dance: Disability studies events highlight interdisciplinary possibilities
March 30, 2015 —
Activists Simi Linton and Christian von Tippelskirch on campus