Simi Linton to speak at the 2011 Meredith E. Drench Lecture
What: Lecture titled “Disability in 21st Century America: Psychological, Social and Political Meanings”
Where: BU S
argent College, 635 Commonwealth Ave, Room 101, Boston, MA 02215
When: Tuesday, April 12th, 2011, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
There will be a reception following the lecture in the Setterberg Lounge, 2nd floor
Who: Simi Linton, Ph.D. is the author of Claiming Disability: Knowledge and Identity, a widely used text in disability studies, cultural studies, English and other fields, and of the memoir My Body Politic. She is president of Disability/Arts, an organization that works with artists and cultural institutions to help shape the presentation of disability in the arts and to increase the representation of works by disabled artists. Linton was on the faculty of the City University of New York from 1984-1998, and Co-Director of Columbia University’s Seminar in Disability Studies from 2003-2007. She is currently working on a documentary film, Invitation to Dance, about her life as a disabled woman.
About the Meredith E. Drench Lecture Series: Dr. Meredith Drench, a Sargent PT alumna, established Sargent College’s first endowed lecture series in 2009. The lecture series focuses on the psychosocial aspects of rehabilitation.
About Meredith E. Drench: Meredith E. Drench, PhD, PT, is a behavioral specialist who emphasizes communication, ethical empowerment, and collaboration. With a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Sargent College, a master’s in rehabilitation administration, and a PhD in behavioral rehabilitation, Dr. Drench is a bridge between the fields of physical rehabilitation and psychosocial behavioral sciences. Addressing sensitive issues, she involves participants and creates a supportive bridge to learning.
Dr. Drench works with companies, agencies, associations, health care facilities, and universities, emphasizing communication and collaboration. She has published numerous articles, is a contributing author of four books, and has written two books about health professionals: Psychosocial Aspects of Health Care and Red Ribbons Are Not Enough. The founding director of Adaptive Health Associates, Inc., Dr. Drench also speaks, gives training workshops and seminars, and consults on psychosocial behavior in health care. She frequently addresses American Physical Therapy Association and American Occupational Therapy Association sessions.
Dr. Drench established the Meredith E. Drench Lectureship Fund, Sargent College’s first endowed lecture series, to share her passion and belief in “compassionate rehabilitation” of the whole person.