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Feb 24, 2025
King's student looks to move toward next "stage" in her career
With a career in the theatre on her resume, Megan Watson has come to King’s to pursue a degree in social work. She will be directing Project Qyzra, staged in partnership with the Disability Studies department. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 7, 2025
Dr. Preston talks to Free Press about "perfect nightmare" of city sidewalks
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Disability Studies, spoke to the London Free Press about the hazards that city sidewalks have presented to people with mobility issues after recent freeze-thaw cycles. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 30, 2025
King's Players bring Firebringer to Kenny Theatre stage
The production has provided King’s students with an opportunity to forge new friendships and showcase their passion for theatre. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Nov 15, 2024
Dr. Cushing helps develops inclusive research camp co-led by self-advocates
Dr. Pamela Cushing co-developed the Participator Advocacy Research Network Camp, a series of presentations co-led by self-advocates with developmental disabilities and autism. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Oct 9, 2024
Dr. Preston discusses delays in online booking system for LTC paratransit service
Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, contributed his knowledge and experience to a CBC article about delays to the implementation of an online booking system for London's paratransit service. "This has turned into a bit of a moving goal post situation," Preston said. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Sep 16, 2024
King's faculty receive over $1.2 million in SSHRC grants to continue vital research
King’s faculty have received over $1.2 million in Insight Development Grants and Insight Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to continue their research. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 20, 2024
Celebrating the Board of Directors' Gold Medal recipients
The recipients of the 2023-2024 Board of Directors’ Gold Medal Awards were honoured as part of the Spring 2024 Convocation, held on June 18, 2024. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 7, 2024
Western profs use Universal Design for Learning principles to make classes more accessible
A Western Gazette article about how Universal Design for Learning makes content more flexible and accessible to accommodate the needs of all students featured Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, and several King's students and alumni.
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Feb 9, 2024
Artistic activism on display at the King's Library
A collection of zines, the results of a class project for the Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies (GSWS) 1020 class, Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies, gave students a chance to reach out to the larger community about important issues they were passionate about. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 6, 2024
Dr. Preston's writing regarding Air Canada's accessibility issues cited by alumnus
In a Canadian Press article about Air Canada's accessibility services, Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos '04, cited Dr. Jeff Preston, Associate Professor of Disability Studies, who stated the airline may have an up-to-date accessibility framework but it hasn't been adequately implemented. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 25, 2024
Supporting Disabled Peoples' involvement in key life decisions
Dr. Pamela Cushing is a collaborator on a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Grant (SSHRC) Partnership Engage Grant, “The Right To Decide,” which seeks to support greater involvement of people with intellectual disabilities in decision-making about their lives. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
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 22, 2023
King's students' papers receive Highly Commended Honours at Global Awards
Congratulations to Olivia Holland, Kevin Southgate, Riley Buist, Alexis Andrade, and Alexa Van Cuylenborg, whose papers were named as Highly Commended as part of the 2023 Global Undergraduate Awards. 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