Disability Studies News

Nov 8, 2023 King's faculty featured in upcoming CBC report on travel issues for people with disabilities
Dr. Erika Katzman, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, and Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, will be featured in a CBC Marketplace report investigating the safety issues people with disabilities face while travelling. You can watch the full investigation, "Access Denied", on November. 10, at 8 p.m., 8:30 in Newfoundland, on CBC TV and anytime on YouTube or CBC Gem. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 25, 2023 A $326,436 SSHRC research study aims to improve Canada's Housing & Homelessness System

A study supported by King’s faculty on how to effectively rehouse individuals with the highest support needs in the context of the current national housing crisis has received significant national funding.
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Sep 15, 2023 Something for everyone at The Greatest Homecoming on Earth
While the focus of Homecoming will remain on returning alumni, there will be plenty of events and activities for everyone, including students and employees, to enjoy. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 19, 2023 Dr. Preston says "get involved" to help improve concert experiences for disabled
Interviewed for a CBC article about disabled concert-goers' disappointing experience at Rock the Park, Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, suggests the solution is "if you have good ideas on how to make this more accessible ... get involved." Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 31, 2023 Dr. Preston talks consistent paratransit service with CTV News
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, was interviewed by CTV News for a story about a woman in a wheelchair having issues taking her service dog onto paratransit buses. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 3, 2023 3 King's student-athletes selected in 2023 CFL Draft
Phillip Grohovac, Spencer Nichols, and Brendan Murphy were selected in the 2023 Canadian Football League draft on May 2. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 2, 2023 Dr. Preston talks Memes & Dreams with Rogers TV
Dr. Jeff Preston of Disability Studies and several of his students spoke to Bronagh Morgan on Rogers TV about his course, Memes& Dreams. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 31, 2023 Dr. Preston reflects on impact of late David Onley
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, spoke to the CBC about the impact that his friend and mentor, former Ontario Lieutenant Governor the late David Onley, had as a champion of disability rights. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 24, 2023 Dr. Preston expresses concern over scaling back of snow removal services
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, spoke to CTV London about his concerns over City of London staff recommendations to reverse a policy that exceeds the provincial mandate for sidewalk snow removal. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 12, 2023 Dr. Preston calls for immediate changes to London's paratransit system
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, is one of several advocates discussing the issues with London's paratransit system and calling for immediate changes in a CBC article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 3, 2022 Dr. Cushing leads successful Order of Canada bid for a Sister of St. Joseph
Sister Sue Mosteller, SJ, has been named to the Order of Canada (Officer) after being nominated by Dr. Pamela Cushing. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 18, 2022 Graduating student with Alzheimer's thankful for support
Ron Robert, who came to King’s in 2018 as part of his strategy to fight the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, will graduate during the Fall Convocation on October 19, 2022. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 12, 2022 Dr. Preston's words remembered in Free Press article
The words of Dr. Jeff Preston. Associate Professor and Acting Chair of Disability Studies, in a 2020 CBC interview about the effects of Bill C-7, were recalled in a London Free Press article about the medically assisted death of Sathya Kovac, a woman with ALS. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 17, 2022 2022 King's Alumni Award Recipients

Author and Activist recognized as this year's Alumni Award Recipients.
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Jul 13, 2022 Dr. Preston speaks to Chatelaine on changing attitudes toward people with disabilities
In a Chatelaine article on how medical debts have led some Canadians to consider medical assistance in dying, Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, says that Canada needs "a sea change in attitudes" and to grant people with disabilities the right to the resources they need. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 24, 2022 2021-2022 Board of Directors' gold medal award winners
King's celebrates academic excellence by bestowing the 2021-2022 Board of Directors’ Gold Medal Awards on 13 deserving graduates of the Class of 2022. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 7, 2022 Program offers students a day in the life of their dream careers

The King’s Job Shadow program offers students the opportunity to see what their future career might look like and gain experience to complement the skills they have learned in class.
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Mar 4, 2022 King's student-athlete receives Jeffrey Reed Courage Award
King's congratulates Madison Wilson-Walker, Disability Studies student at King's and a student-athlete on Western's Track and Field team, for being the recipient of the 2022 Jeffrey Reed Courage Award. Western News has published a web story about Madison's achievement. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 17, 2022 Faculty mentorship encourages SSHRC scholarships for students
Eleven alumni of the King’s Class of 2021 have received SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 11, 2022 King's student-athletes honoured as All-Canadians
Seven King’s athletes, members of the Western Mustangs football team, were named All-Canadians for 2021. Facebook Twitter Linkedin