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September 05, 2008
New York City: Images of Epilepsy in Literature
Date: October 16, 2008
Time: 6-8PM
Location: VISIONS @ Selis Manor
135 West 23rd Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues)
People with epilepsy appear in literature as far back as the Bible and other early works. These writings reveal the most deeply ingrained negative stereotypes and idealized myths about people with epilepsy, from the violent, frothing epileptic possessed by the devil to the ethereal visionary.
Join the Disabilities Network and Dr. Irma Jacqueline Ozer in a discussion about what these images say about societal perceptions of epilepsy and other disabilities, and how they are changing.
Space limited.
RSVP required by OCTOBER 9.
ASL and other accommodations available upon request.
Requests must be made by OCTOBER 9.
To RSVP or request an accommodation, please contact ernesto@dnnyc.net
or 212-284-4160.
Posted by Nancy at September 5, 2008 10:51 AM