Signs of Resistance: Disability Cultural History with Judy Heumann

In this first Learn More Series event of the year, we will hear from internationally recognized disability rights leader Judy Heumann. During this virtual fireside chat, Heumann will be in conversation with Dr. Swati Rani, Arts & Sciences Writing Program lecturer, to learn about her amazing story, trail-blazing activism, and what we might change at BU and beyond to better advocate for the dignity, rights, and respect of people with disabilities. The event includes time for audience Q&A.

If possible, we encourage you to view and explore Heumann's recent documentary "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" (2020) available on Netflix and free on YouTube, and Heumann's recent memoir titled "Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights" (2020) ahead of the event.

Event Accessibility:

Boston University strives to be accessible, inclusive, and diverse in our facilities, programming. and academic offerings. Your experience in this event is very important to us.

If you have a disability (including but not limited to learning or attention, mental health, concussion, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health related), require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation for another reason please contact Karin Firoza, BU D&I Director of Special Projects, to discuss your needs.