Crip Camp | Film Viewing and Discussion
In recognition of the recent 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we invite you to engage in a meaningful and honest discussion about what disabled identity was, is, and will be in the coming years.
The film Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution is about reclaiming and celebrating your identity, telling your story, and discovering the power of community. The flm can be used to build an understanding of disability rights and justice, foster safe conversation and healthy discussions, amplify the voices and political leverage of a marginalized community, and build bridges between people who share very similar or different backgrounds.
The film will begin at 6 pm and the event will last until 8:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm and free, accessible parking is available behind Sangren Hall. We will have accessible seating, light snacks, and refreshments. Throughout the viewing, moderators will engage attendees in a conversation around the themes presented in the film. The event will be streamed live and recorded for those unable to attend in person.
Brought to you by the Office of Institutional Equity, the College of Arts and Sciences DEI Committee, the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies, and the Mallinson Institute for Science Education at Western Michigan University.
Questions? Email kelcie.s.douglas@wmich.edu