PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Nov. 4, 2009

Envisioning New Meanings of Disability and Difference
Multimedia Exhibit

A dynamic multimedia exhibit, “Envisioning New Meanings of Disability and Difference” puts forward ways of seeing disability and difference. Women with disabilities and physical differences use photography and digital stories to boldly present themselves in their own words and images.

All are welcome to attend the exhibit launch and reception on Wednesday, November 18 from 4 – 6 p.m. in the East Common Room of Hart House (7 Hart House Circle). The location is accessible and ASL interpretation will be available. Artists featured in the Envisioning exhibit will be on-hand to discuss their work.

The Envisioning exhibit is free of charge and will run from Tuesday, November 17 until Tuesday, December 1 from 7:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. in the Hart House Map Room. It is open to all members of the University of Toronto and general public.

For accessibility questions, contact Myra Lefkowitz, U of T Health and Well-being Programs and Services at myra.lefkowitz@utoronto.ca. For more information or to RSVP to the Nov. 18 launch, contact Erin Noble at erin.noble@utoronto.ca.

This exhibit is presented by University of Toronto’s Health and Well-being Programs and Services, in co-operation with Hart House and the Envisioning New Meanings Planning Committee, composed of U of T staff, faculty and students.

EVENT: Envisioning New Meanings of Disability and Difference Multimedia Exhibit

DATE:
Public launch and reception - Wednesday, November 18, 4 – 6 p.m.
Exhibit on display from November 17 until December 1.

LOCATION:
Launch – Hart House East Common Room of (7 Hart House Circle).
Exhibit – Hart House Map Room of (7 Hart House Circle).

MEDIA CONTACT:
Lanna Crucefix
HR Communications, University of Toronto
416-978-5700, lanna.crucefix@utoronto.ca.