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**Inaugural Conference of the UK Disability Studies Association 2003** ***Second Call for Papers*** Disability Studies: Theory, Policy and Practice 4-6th September 2003 at Lancaster University The conference aims to bring together people involved in disability studies through out Europe (and beyond) to share their knowledge and experience of studying disability issues, and to act as the launchpad for a disability studies association in the UK. Plenary speakers include Colin Barnes (University of Leeds), Carol Thomas (Lancaster University) and Jennifer Harris (University of York). Confirmed presentations include panels on Narrative, Disability and Impairment, Disability and Development and Applying Disability Studies. Contributions at the conference will address a range of themes including (but not restricted to): ~ the Development, Achievements and Future of Disability Studies; ~ Impairment and Disability Studies; ~ Identity, Culture and Disability; ~ Psycho-emotional Dimensions of Disability ~ Disability Studies within other disciplines ~ Changing Policy and Practice Please submit abstracts of not more than 300 words by 30th May 2003 to Hannah Morgan, Social Policy Research Unit, University of York, York YO10 5DD, [log in to unmask], tel: 01904 433608, fax: 01904 433618 ________________End of message______________________ Archives and tools for the Disability-Research Discussion List are now located at: www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/disability-research.html You can JOIN or LEAVE the list from this web page.