Past Events

Defiant Lives introduces the world to the most impressive activists you’ve never heard of and tells the story of the rise and fight of the disability rights movement in the United States, Britain and Australia. A movie poster shows stairs and projected onto the stairs is a pink and black wheelchair and disability activist. Text at… Continue reading DEE Film Fest…Defiant Lives with Q&A

Disability Equality in Education presents "DEE Film Fest featuring The Reason I Jump" id...background of electrical tower lines. Large black words at top say The Reason I Jump. An Asian boy looking up with red raincoat on. Based on the best-selling book by Naoki Higashida, THE REASON I JUMP is an immersive cinematic exploration of… Continue reading DEE Film Fest … The Reason I Jump

Disability Equality in Education presents "DEE Film Fest". This week we are collaborating with our friends at Millersville University to bring you "Bedlam".   image description...blurry black and white photo of a hallway with a gate upfront, dark shadowy doorways, shiny dark floor, and clear doors at end of hallway. Sundance symbol saying, official selection… Continue reading DEE Film Fest…Bedlam with Millersville University

For parents, teachers, and caregivers of young children aged 3-10 years old. What messages do our children receive about what it means to be disabled? How should we handle children's questions and staring in public? What can we do to be welcoming to our children's neurodiverse peers? Let's end the awkwardness! This empowering workshop will… Continue reading Session Three: Talking with Kids about Disability Workshop

Faith Above my Ability and Disability Equality in Education presents a program for all ages!  Kids, adults, all are welcome as we facilitate an engaging program teaching the history of the disability civil rights movement! Zoom link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86768851435?pwd=V0dkMTRwQ1l6RkpEOWNsMzFoT2lBUT09

This is a free ON DEMAND webinar, please register and request for this webinar by clicking on the following link: https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/ending-stigma-strategies-disability-justice-teachers-school-staff

  Will Lautzenheiser was chasing the loves of his life. When Will visited the hospital for what he assumed was a painful muscle pull, he had no idea that pain was being caused by a life-threatening bacterial infection. When Will’s organs started shutting down, and his limbs began dying, doctors amputated his arms and legs… Continue reading Millersville University Disability Film Festival

  Disabled performers, make your voice heard! Video and live performances accepted.   email emily.baldys@millersville.edu  

  Join the 3rd Annual Millersville University Disability Pride to virtually celebrate disability culture, envision radical access,  and advocate for disability justice.  

This is a FREE ONLINE event - please REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ada30-lead-on-registration-113307634184   About this Event Learn about the five titles of the ADA through the disability lens of entertainment. Join Tony Award winner for Ali Stroker (OKLAHOMA); emcee Danny Woodburn (SEINFELD); with performances by Maysoon Zayid (GENERAL HOSPITAL); RJ Mitte (BREAKING BAD); singer/songwriter Emmanuel Kelly… Continue reading ADA30 Lead On – FREE ONLINE

*UPDATE: EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO RECENT HEALTH CONCERNS* Join us for an incredible event on April 22nd and 23rd at Millersville University: Beyond Inclusion: Empowering, Celebrating, Advocating. Beyond Inclusion is Three Events in One! Join us for the Inclusive Postsecondary Symposium, Millersville Disability Pride, and an ADA Celebration- all packed into two awesome… Continue reading Beyond Inclusion: Empowering, Celebrating, Advocating Event – *New Event Date TBA*

Inclusive Schools Week "Charting the Course for Inclusive Schools"   Visit the following link for details: https://inclusiveschools.org/2019-inclusive-schools-week-theme-isw2019/  

PEAC's 8th Annual Eastern PA Inclusion Conference   Visit the following link for details, registration and cost: http://www.paedforall.org/peacs-annual-inclusion-conference/  

9th Annual Independence Ball. 5:30 – 8:30 pm 8:30 pm – Until (Networking Social)   Visit the following link for details, registration and cost: https://www.facebook.com/events/philadelphia-marriott-old-city/9th-annual-independence-ball/489913495153947/

PA Council for the Social Studies Conference. Visit the following link for details, registration and cost: https://pcssonline.org/65th-annual-pcss-conference/

Alan Holdsworth "Defiant Lives" Screening and Panel at the 2nd International Conference on Disability Studies, Arts and Education. Visit the following link for details, registration and cost: https://www.dsae2019.com/

The 2nd International Conference on Disability Studies, Arts and Education Visit the following link for details, registration and cost: https://www.dsae2019.com/  

Please go to this link to register!  (FREE ADMISSION) - http://rebrand.ly/VillanovaDisabilityFilmShorts *********** Details from the Event holder website: "Join us to watch and discuss these captivating award winning shorts. Explore these social justice issues in a fun and engaging way. About this Event Presented by Villanova's Department of Education and Counseling with the Disability and Accessibility… Continue reading Disability Acceptance Month Film Shorts Screening and Discussion

Disability History Timeline Installation at Bucks County Community College near the Gallagher room and bookstore

10:00 AM Opening Ceremonies...Flag raising ceremony, national anthem, speeches 10:45 AM Disability Pride Parade...line up for start at parade 11:00 AM Parade Kick Off 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Celebration at City Hall Courtyard...live music, food trucks, kids activities, informational market We will be there all day! Check out Johnny Crescendo (the director of DEE)… Continue reading Philadelphia Disability Pride Parade and Celebration