Disability Studies News

Dec 20, 2019 Presenting King's Top News Stories of 2019
As we get set for 2020, we look back at the top news stories and social media postings of 2019. What a year it was for King’s! Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 20, 2019 2019: The Year in King's Social Media
With an exciting year behind us, the King's Communications team has compiled the top social media posts of 2019 of the many great things that happened in the King's community. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 17, 2019 Dr. Pamela Cushing named one of Western's newsmakers of the year
Congratulations to Dr. Pamela Cushing, Associate Professor of Disability Studies and head of the Jean Vanier Research Centre at King’s, who was named to Western University's annual Newsmakers of the Year list in recognition of her efforts towards identifying disability not as a deficit but as a difference. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 9, 2019 Crackdown on illegal use of accessible parking spots continues
Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, is interviewed in an article in the London Free Press on an upcoming crackdown on those parking in accessible parking spots without permits. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 21, 2019 King's student Ron Robert speaks to Schulich class

King’s student Ron Robert spoke to students in the Geriatric Interest Group at the Schulich School of Medicine at Western about his life before and after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
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Nov 7, 2019 King's professor receives SSHRC grant for Vanier research
Dr. Pamela Cushing, of King’s Disability Studies and Jean Vanier Research Centre, has received a SSHRC Grant. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 6, 2019 King's student represents Canada in 2019 Parapan American Games.
Congratulations to Madison Wilson-Walker, who represented Canada in the recent 2019 Parapan American Games in Peru. She placed second in the long jump competition and fourth in the 100m sprint. She is now off to Dubai to complete in the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 9, 2019 Dr. Preston named to 2019 London North Centre Honour Roll
Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies at King's, named to the London North Centre Honour Roll, announced by London North Centre MP Peter Fragiskatos, '04. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 29, 2019 Disability professor encourages involvement in accessible transit survey
Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies at King's, offers his thoughts on a new survey from the City of London regarding accessible vehicles for hire in an article on the Global News website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 19, 2019 Dr. Preston discusses different ways of thinking about accessibility
Dr. Jeff Preston presented on “The Accessible Experience & Universal Design for Learning,” as part of a Lunch and Learn at Western University. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 13, 2019 Representing King's in Italy
Kelsey Veltman, former King’s student-athlete, represented Canada at the FISU Summer Universiade and has signed to play professional volleyball in Italy. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 25, 2019 New Jean Vanier Research Guide kicks off Jean Vanier Symposium at King's
The new Jean Vanier Research Centre at King’s has brought research and discussion of his work to campus. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 13, 2019 King's Disability Studies professor provides commentary on proposed plastic ban

Dr. Jeff Preston of Disability Studies has spoken to area media about how the complex issue of the proposed ban of single-use plastics could impact those with disabilities.
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Jun 6, 2019 King's Disability Studies research presented at new workshop in Windsor
Three King’s professors presented at the inaugural Southwestern Ontario Disability Scholars Workshop. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 4, 2019 Dr. Cushing receives national award
Dr. Pamela Cushing received the CDSA-ACEH Tanis Doe Award for Canadian Disability Study and Culture. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 3, 2019 King's student-athlete heading to Summer Universiade
The Western Mustangs' website has posted a story about the upcoming Summer Universiade, an international university sports and cultural event. Kelsey Veltman, who will graduate at the upcoming Spring Convocation with a Major in Disability Studies, will be representing Canada in volleyball. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 2, 2019 Jean Vanier Research Centre opens at King's University College
The London Free Press spoke with Dr. Pamela Cushing about the opening of the new Jean Vanier Research Centre at King's. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 30, 2019 Cushing: Program casts differences in different light
Dr. Pamela Cushing co-founded the Jean Vanier Research Centre at King’s, which is dedicated to examining and building on Vanier’s work. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 24, 2019 Student Ron Robert featured in the Toronto Star
Ron Robert, a student enrolled in King's Political Science and Disability Studies departments, was featured in Saturday, April 20, 2019 issue of the Toronto Star, discussing how returning to school is helping him in his battle against Alzheimer's. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 12, 2019 Giving to the United Way

King’s presented a cheque of over $25,000 to United Way Elgin Middlesex.
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