Disability in Global Contexts Lecture

Friday, March 27, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Presenter: Mary Jo Iozzio

Boston College
Corcoran Commons, Heights Room, Chestnut Hill Campus
Free of Charge

Recognizing the prevalence of disabilities throughout the world, many religious traditions are examining their practices of inclusion-exclusion of persons with disabilities.  This presentation discusses the trajectory of disability consciousness in contemporary theological disciplines and seeks to raise consciousness of our own (mis)perceptions, presumptions, and prejudices regarding disabilities and people with disabilities, with the goal of moving beyond accommodation to advocacy, affirmation, and accountability with and for persons with disabilities.

http://www.bc.edu/schools/stm/edevnts/events/2015/03-27-2015.html