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Research documents barriers facing Deaf, blind communities
Barriers facing Deaf, DeafBlind, blind and partially sighted (DDBBPS) people are well known within those communities, but can be overlooked in health-equity research. A new study by 91ÑÇÉ« PhD candidate Sammy Jo Johnson aims to address that gap by documenting challenges the DDBBPS community faces within the health care system.
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New AI research hub led by 91ÑÇÉ« U experts to focus on justice
A Virtual Collaboratory on AI and Justice led by 91ÑÇÉ« will bring a new approach to equity-driven AI research. The multi-institutional research hub will explore how ethical, political and social conditions shape AI design and governance – and how those foundations can be transformed to advance justice.
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91ÑÇÉ« U launches Mad Studies Hub, a new organized research unit
Launched on Jan. 24, the Mad Studies Hub (MSH) Organized Research Unit (ORU) will be dedicated to advancing social justice through cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, policy, and practice. The launch of the Mad Studies Hub represents a significant step forward in addressing the complex relationship between oppression and mental health.
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Human rights and equity in special education
It’s time to rethink our approach to special education, says Gillian Parekh, as she and a group of fellow educators and scholars have put their energies into creating change with Equity and Human Rights in Special Education: Critical Reflective Practice Guide, as well as a corresponding interactive website.
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CDS MA grad Dr. Sona Kazemi delivers Disability Studies lecture at the University of Washington
CDS MA graduate Tamia Knight speaking on Breakfast television on behalf of the Children’s Aid Foundation.
Understanding LGBTQ2S Youth Homelessness in Canada Featuring CDS MA graduate Dr. Alex Abramovich
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