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The View From Down Here Lucy Webster in conversation with Alice Maynard
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York Disability Week 2023 Lecture
Women's lives are shaped by sexism and expectations. Disabled people's lives are shaped by ableism and a complete lack of expectations. But what happens when you're subjected to both sets of rules?
Join this fascinating conversation between journalist and disability advocate, Lucy Webster, and founder and director of Future Inclusion, Alice Maynard, as they discuss Lucy’s recently published book, The View From Down Here. Hear about the struggles, joys and the unseen realities of being a disabled woman: from navigating the worlds of education and work, dating and friendship; to managing care; contemplating motherhood; and learning to accept your body against a pervasive narrative that it is somehow broken and in need of fixing.
This event is part of York Disability Week.
About the speakers
Lucy Webster is a journalist covering disability issues in politics, society and culture for leading publications including the Guardian, The Times and the Financial Times. She is well known for the work she does to demystify disability and explain ableism to new audiences. Her newsletter The View From Down Here is one of the most prominent anti-ableism publications online. Alongside her journalism, Lucy is a vocal disability advocate, spreading awareness both on social media and as a public speaker. You can find her on Twitter: @Lucy_Webster_
Alice Maynard CBE is the founder and managing director of Future Inclusion Ltd, a consultancy working at organisational, team and individual level to bring about the changes that drive ethical and inclusive practice and promote good governance. She was previously the chair of disability charity Scope and has recently taken up the role of Chair of Council for the University of York.
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