Disability Studies News

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
May 2, 2019 King's faculty win research grants from SSHRC

Dr. Thomas Tieku, Dr. Krista Lysack and Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier have won research grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
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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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Apr 5, 2019 An award-winning night for King's student-athletes at the 2019 Mustang Athletic Gala

As part of the 2019 Mustang Athletic Gala, held on April 2, 2019 King’s student-athletes receive team MVP awards, Purple Blanket, and F.W.P. Jones Trophy.
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Jan 24, 2019 Student making headlines as Alzheimer's spokesperson
Ron Robert's story of going back to school at King's and working with the Alzheimer Society of Canada as part of a national campaign has been picked up by many local and area media outlets. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 11, 2019 Classroom helps student recover past, fight future
King's student Ron Robert discusses his past as a journalist and his present, going back to school and being an advocate for those living with Alzheimer's. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 22, 2018 Jesse's Journey hits landmark year

Dr. Jeff Preston of Disability Studies appeared on CTV London News, discussing the 20^th anniversary and a fundraising landmark for John Davidson’s walk across Canada as part of Jesse’s Journey.
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Nov 12, 2018 Against all odds: the road to patient advocacy
Dr. Jeff Preston, Professor of Disability Studies, was featured in an article of Inside on London Health Sciences Centre's website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 21, 2018 King's well-represented on Regional Winners list at Undergraduate Awards

King’s congratulates Domonic McDonald and Wyatt Merkley,’17, for being named as Regional Winners in the prestigious 2018 Undergraduate Awards based in Ireland.
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