Events

Event Description

The symposium will address historical and present-day constructions of disability and ableism, with a focus on the history and lived experiences of people with disabilities in the context of genetics and genomics.

Participants will discuss how disability and ability are connected to both historical and present-day eugenics, scientific and structural racism, heteronormativity, misogyny, imperialism, and colonialism. Speakers will consider how scientific program funding language — and National Institutes of Health communications — can better address the complexity of disability, health and wellness.

Event Speakers

For session and full speaker list, please visit the event webpage. 

Event Information

Free and open to the public; registration required. For more information, please visit the event webpage.