Anthropology of Motherhood: Intersections with Disability art exhibit Opening Celebration

    College of Education and Human Development
    Thursday, September 19, 2024 // 5:00 pm to Tuesday, December 31, 2024 // 5:00 pm
    1392 Cecil B. Moore Ave. // Morgan Hall and Annex // 1601 N. Broad Street // Philadelphia, PA 19122

    The Institute on Disabilities’ new exhibit The Anthropology of Motherhood: Intersections with Disability captures experiences of caregiving through a Deaf and disability perspective through different genre and media. Join us for an opening event next Thursday, Sept 19th 5-7:30. The exhibit is currently installed at IOD's TechOWL Community Space at 1392 Cecil B. Moore Ave. It's free and open to the public.

    The Opening Celebration Event Includes:

    • Film screening: "Breathing on Borrowed Time" by Ruth Fabby and Cheryl Beer. The film explores creativity and Deaf sisterhood through life story and artistic practice.
    • Poetry performance: ASL Slam alum Kevin Araujo will perform poetry with an animated speaking "robot."
    • Question and Answer with "Anthropology of Motherhood" curator Fran Flaherty and artists

    Register for Event

    This event is free. Registration is required. https://disabilities.temple.edu/anthropology-motherhood-special-events

    ASL interpreters and Sighted Guides will be provided. The event's entrance is barrier-free. The on-site restroom is accessible. Noise-canceling headphones and other sensory tools are available.

    Other accommodations may be requested in the registration form. Questions? Please email iod@temple.edu.