Disability History Month runs from 16th November through to 16th December 2023. The theme this year is:
Disability, Youth and Children.
"UKDHM comes from a Social Model/Human Rights approach, so that all children and young people with long term impairment will not experience the social exclusion of stigma, stereotypes, negative attitudes and socially created barriers in the environment and the way things are organised...
...We require the barriers that prevent us participating whether of attitude, organisation or environment, to be dismantled. We as disabled people become accepted and society becomes more inclusive and equal."
(Taken from Disability History Month Webpage)
For further information on Disability History Month please see their webpage.
The Disability History Month resource list includes books, journal articles, a viewing list and audio material, curated by Library staff. Some of the material is freely accessible online, and others are located in the Library building. We welcome you to suggest titles for the playlist. You can fill out a postcard in the Library, or e-mail us with suggestions at library@lancaster.ac.uk
Location: Lancaster University Library A Floor
From 16th November, a collection of books on the subject of Disability History will be on display near the entrance to the Library.
Databases for media
There are various databases Lancaster university Library subscribe to that have films, documentaries and other media resources which are searchable for themes such as Disability:
British Film Institute (BFI) Which this link is to Disabled Britain on Film
Box of Broadcasts This film and documentary listing has been curated by library staff on our streaming media Box of Broadcasts. You will need to login by selecting Lancaster University to access the list. We welcome suggested titles for the playlist. You can fill out a postcard in the Library, or contact us at library@lancaster.ac.uk
Book Display A Floor Entrance
Come and look at our selection of books for Disability History Month.