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The Centre for Disability Studies (University of Leeds) and Sisters of Frida invite you to

LEEDS
Disabled Women: Activism and Sexuality
Friday 15 May 2015: 12.30pm to 4.30pm

Room G.32 (ground floor), School of Law, Liberty Building, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT (Please use postcode LS6 1AN for Sat Navs) The Liberty Building is number 16 on the campus map.

The first part of this event will include presentations from Sarah Woodin (CDS) on disabled women, violence and access to support; and Freyja Haraldsdottir (Tabu) on feminist disability activism in Iceland and the founding of ‘Tabu’ (www.tabu.is)

The second part (after a short lunch-break will include: A screening by Sisters of Frida of  the film, ‘ACCSEX’ – which explores notions of ‘ideal bodies’ (https://vimeo.com/73844999); and discussion led by Kirsty Liddiard (University of Sheffield) and Q&A with Shweta Ghosh (director of the film).

Teas and coffees will be provided but please bring your own lunch.

To book a place, and let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need, please visit
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disabled-women-activism-and-sexuality-tickets-16785564074

For more information, please click here.

 LONDON
Disabled Women: Sexuality and Solidarity

Saturday 16 May 2015: 2 to 5pm
 Roots and Shoots, Walnut Tree Walk, SE11 6DN


Film screening of ‘ACCSEX’ – which explores notions of ‘ideal bodies’ (https://vimeo.com/73844999)
Discussion on disabled women and sexuality led by Becky Olanyi and Lucia Bellini. We will also discuss about starting a peer support group for disabled women.
Q&A with Shweta Ghosh (director of the film).

 To book a place, and let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need, please visit
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-accsex-disabled-women-sexuality-and-solidarity-tickets-16811051307

For more information, please click here.