You are invited to the Book Talk.     A poster in PDF is attached.   Please distribute widely.

 “Representing Disability in an Ableist World: Essays on Mass Media”

The graduate program in Critical Disability Studies at York University is pleased to host Adjunct Faculty, Professor Beth Haller, PhD, from Towson University who will be discussing her new book entitled “Representing Disability in an Ableist World: Essays on Mass Media”.

Professor Haller’s book  is informed by 20 years of research in the area of disability and mass media, and her discussion will focus on its first chapter, titled "The changing landscape of disability "news": Blogging and social media lead to more diverse sources of information."

There will be a draw for a copy of Professor Haller’s book.   Light refreshments will be served.

If you would like accommodation for this event, please contact [log in to unmask] immediately.  Although every effort will be made to meet your request, it cannot be guaranteed.

Regards,

Domenica Lam
Graduate Program Assistant
Graduate Program in Critical Disability Studies
Graduate Program in Health
Faculty of Graduate Studies
York University
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