Disability Studies News

Apr 8, 2021 COVID-19 amplifies the complexity of disability and race
Susan Mahipaul, Lecturer of Disability Studies, co-authored an article on The Conversation website about how, in Canada, COVID-19 has exacerbated long-standing institutional and systemic inequalities for disabled people. The article includes a testimonial from Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, about his experiences. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 23, 2021 Incorporating work-integrated learning at King's

Despite studying and work from home, King’s students have continued to incorporate work-integrated learning during COVID-19, benefitting the university and community as a whole.
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Mar 22, 2021 Dr. Preston discusses changes to assistance in dying laws on CBC podcast
Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, was a guest on the CBC’s “White Coat Black Art with Dr. Brian Goldman” to discuss concerns that new changes to Canada's medical assistance in dying laws might end up hurting some of the people they are intended to help. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 5, 2021 Disability advocates find support from UN experts
In an article in The Catholic Register, Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, discusses the negative impact that Bill C-7 will have on the lives of disabled people as the bill is being investigated on behalf of the UN Human Rights Council. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 5, 2021 King's Disability professor urges for COVID-19 vaccine for the disabled
Dr. Jeff Preston was a guest on the CBC podcast White Coat Black Art, discussing his own risks associated with COVID-19 and how those with disabilities need to be a priority for the vaccine. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 25, 2021 Dr. Mahipaul discusses effects of COVID-19 within disability community
Dr. Susan Mahipaul, Lecturer for Disability Studies, discussed the "narrative gap" when it comes to understanding the experiences of the disability community during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a blog on the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences' website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 18, 2020 Dr. Preston says Bill C-7 devalues the disabled.
Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, spoke to the Catholic Register about his issues with Bill C-7, that proclaims medical practitioners must “ensure that the person has been informed of the means available to relieve their suffering." Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 17, 2020 Students contribute to London's diversity and inclusion strategy
Disability Studies and School of Social Work students presented work as part of the HUBBUB/City Studio for the City of London Project: Implementing London’s Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 9, 2020 Dr. Preston: what are governments doing to help disabled people live?
On an episode of CBC London Morning, Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, spoke out against Bill C-7, which would give more Canadians access to medical assisted dying, stating the government should focus on making things easier and more functional for disabled people. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 4, 2020 "Don't just sit there and worry!"

Ron Robert says there is plenty of help for King’s students who need it while studying remotely.
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Dec 4, 2020 Choose your major and choose your future at King's
The Choose Your Major event will be held virtually on December 10, 2020 from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 23, 2020 New video series discusses COVID-19 from a Catholic viewpoint
A new series of videos from the Centre for Advanced Research in Catholic Thought discusses three key Catholic themes of hope, resiliency, and mortality and what they mean when dealing with a pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 2, 2020 Disability Studies faculty discuss what it means to be productive
In an article on medium.com, two members of the King's faculty, Susan Mahipaul, Lecturer, and Dr. Erika Katzman, Assistant Professor, discuss the topic of work-life balance from a Disability Studies lens. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 3, 2020 King's student brings comfort coping kits to the community
Fourth-year student Kristin Legault takes her lived experience with the mental health system and creates comfort coping kits to help those struggling with mental health in the community. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 2, 2020 Alumna speaks to CBC about sharing her story
Sarah Crittenden,'18 BA Honours – Disability Studies and Psychology, appeared on CBC's London Morning about sharing her story about the relationship with her father as part of the web series Humans of New York. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 21, 2020 King's Alumni continues professional volleyball career

Kelsey Veltman BA ‘19, former King’s student-athlete, continues her international professional volleyball career in Germany.
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Jun 16, 2020 Gold medal recipients of the Class of 2020
King’s celebrates academic excellence by bestowing Gold Medal Awards on 12 deserving graduates of the Class of 2020. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 19, 2020 Professor speaks on support for people with disabilities during COVD-19
Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies, spoke with Rebecca Zandbergen on CBC London Morning about how people with disabilities have been supported during this pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 15, 2020 Living with disability in the time of COVID

Drawing from his own experiences, Dr. Jeff Preston, Assistant Professor of Disability Studies at King's, has written an article for the Centre of Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion about how COVID-19 is affecting those with disabilities.
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May 11, 2020 Disability Studies professor speaks to Trudeau government on COVID-19 response

Dr. Jeff Preston served as an expert witness before a government committee to discuss the response to COVID-19 for people with disabilities.
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