IAMCR Webinar Series
What is inclusive communication? International perspectives
This webinar focuses on the important but often bypassed issue of inclusive communication from the point of view of those with visible and invisible disabilities broadly conceived, from physical impairment and neurodiversity to chronic (mental) health conditions. Three eminent scholars from three different continents and different socio-cultural and epistemic contexts will address and have a conversation about the question, bringing to the fore different dimensions and perspectives.
When: Friday 17 January, 2025 @13h00 UTC / 08h00 New York / 13h00 London / 14h00 Paris / 16h00 Nairobi / 18h30 Kolkata / 21h00 Beijing / 23h00 Brisbane. The event will last 90 minutes.
Pre-registration is required by 15 January, 2025. Register here.
Sponsored by: Inclusive Communication and People with Disabilities (ICO) Working Group
Chair: Kuangsong Victor Zhuang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Moderator: Paula Saukko, Loughborough University, UK
Speakers
Meryl Alper from Northwestern University, USA, discusses the intersection between communication ethics and disability studies focusing on media and technology and the crucial roles of power and integrity in understanding these intersections.
Lorenzo Dalvit from Rhodes University South Africa will discuss how people with disabilities may be included but invisible in digital media due to technological access, algorithmic bias and concealment/disclosure of one’s condition, also drawing attention to important decolonial, historical and intersectional dimensions of inclusion.
Zhongxuan Lin, Jinan University, China will discuss representations of disability in Chinese media; framing of disability has become more inclusive but misrepresentations still persists; it will be discussed what the implications are for inclusive communication from the point of view of media practitioners, policy and people with disabilities.
Registration
Pre-registration is required by 15 January, 2025. Register here.
Location: The meeting will take place on Zoom. Pre-registered participants will receive personal invitations 24 hours before the webinar begins.
Who can participate: The webinar is open to all IAMCR members but space is restricted. A limited number of guest invitations for non-members may be available. Fill out this form to request being added to the guest list.
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About the series
The IAMCR Webinar Series aims to open-up channels for engagement and participation in addition to the annual conference, while echoing the great work that is done by Sections, Working Groups and IAMCR members. The series includes presentations, debates, book and project launches. The format is flexible, the connection is what matters. Join us!