June 2, 2011 – A visual representation of disability throughout history, research by Dr. Brick Johnstone, School of Health Professions/Health Psychology.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Place: 4F51-A Ellis Library
Presenter: Dr. Brick Johnstone
Dr. Johnstone returns to present research on the visual representation of disability throughout history. He will expand the discussion her gave us in July of 2009, which left audience members spellbound.
This presentation offers an excellent opportunity to better understand the manner by which individuals with disabilities have been, and are currently, misperceived and mistreated in society. Review of art from prehistoric to modern times offers a wonderful opportunity to understand how misperceptions about physical, mental, and sensory disabilities have developed and been maintained throughout history.
Participants will have the opportunity to increase their understanding of the individual experience of disability. Given that 20% of the US population has a chronic disability, it is useful to provide a forum to mull over the possibility of our own potential misperceptions and biases. Release time is available with supervisor approval. Feel free to bring your lunch if this falls within your regular lunch time.