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The Lancaster disability studies conferences have brought together researchers, practitioners, policy makers and activists from around the world, to share and debate research, ideas and developments in disability studies. The 2012 conference is co-sponsored by Disability & Society and Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
Confirmed keynote speakers are:
- Chris Grover, Lancaster University, UK.
- Rob Imrie, Kings College London, UK.
- Kristjana Kristiansen, NTNU, Norway.
- Sonali Shah, Leeds University, UK.
Online booking is now available via the Lancaster University Online Store. Early bird fees available until 15th June. Delegate fees have been held at 2010 prices. Bookings will close on 30th July. More information can be found on the booking information page.
For more information please contact Hannah Morgan or Bob Sapey.
The dates for the 2014 and 2016 conferences are as follows:
Tuesday 9th - Thursday 11th September 2014.
Tuesday 6th - Thursday 8th September 2016.
The fifth international disability studies conference took place at Lancaster University on Tuesday 7th - Thursday 9th September 2010. Information about the conference include videos of the keynote presentations and copies of materials made available by presenters can be found in the conference archive.
Organising Committee
Hannah Morgan
Donna Reeve
Bob Sapey
Carol Thomas
Pam Thomas
Reviewing Committee
Jill Anderson
Dan Goodley
Chris Grover
Patrick Kermit
Kristjana Kristiansen
Hannah Morgan
Linda Piggott
Rachel Purtell
Donna Reeve
Alan Roulstone
Bob Sapey
Sonali Shah
Karen Soldatic
Carol Thomas
Pam Thomas
Nick Watson
Simo Vehmas
