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Colloquium Series

The College of Health, in partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences’ Interdisciplinary Programs, the Institute for Health Policy & Politics and Good Shepherd Rehabilitation is pleased to present a colloquium series focused on disability independence. Featuring activists and scholars across disciplines who advance the well-being and agency of people with disabilities, the disability independence series will address topics such as assistive technology, disability innovation, disability histories, and more. These Zoom presentations are open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners as well as to the general public.

Spring 2024 Colloquium Series: Disability Independence 

Logan Smilges, PhD
University of British Columbia
February 6, 2024 | 12p-1:30p EST

Zoom link and details coming soon!
 

Fall 2023 Colloquium Series - Disability Independence

 

"Global Disability Innovation"

Catherine Holloway, PhD
Professor of Interaction Design & Innovation
University College London
Academic Director Global Disability Innovation Hub

October 31, 2023: Video presentation HERE and on our YouTube Channel accessible through the link in the section below.

"How can we advance Disability Justice in Mobility and Transportation?"

Anat Caspi, PhD - Director, Taskar Center for Accessible Technology
Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington

October 5, 2023: Video presentation HERE and on our YouTube Channel accessible through the link in the section below.

Colloquium Series Archive

The College of Health's colloquium series commenced in the Spring semester of 2021 and has continued during the academic years.  All colloquium recordings are viewable on the college's YouTube site, accessible.  For a list of colloquia titles, click the upper right-hand corner of the YouTube playlist.