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Join us at the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃDisability Research Network’s 2025 showcase event - Disability Research in Conversation: Celebrating creativity, community, and impact in disability research.

Keynote

Award-winning, multi-disciplinary Artist, Writer, Director and advocate for Deaf and Disabled communities, Sofya Gollan will open the event. A highly respected person in the Australian film industry, Sofya will present on her creative practice-based doctoral research: ‘Silencing Deaf Stories: Hearing Portrayals of Deafness and the use of Sign Language on Contemporary Screens’.

Program Highlights

Following the keynote, the program will spotlight the creativity, community engagement, and transformative impact of disability research across ANU, with presentations from academic staff, professional staff and students on topics such as:

• Disability in policy and politics
• Disability and justice
• Gendered dimensions of disability
• Inclusive design
• Neurodiversity
• Cultural and historical perspectives on disability
• Current challenges facing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Why attend?

This is a unique opportunity to engage with vibrant and interdisciplinary disability research at ANU. Whether you're a researcher, student, professional or community member, this event offers a valuable opportunity for networking, connection and insight.

Accessibility

We are committed to making this event inclusive. Sign language interpretation will be available. The venue is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking nearby. In person attendees will have access to a dedicated quiet space with colouring books and pencils and are welcome to bring or suggest anything else for their comfort. An agenda will be sent out closer to the event day. Please inform us of any specific dietary and access needs via the registration form.

Registration Essential

You can register to attend online or in-person. In-person attendees can register for the morning keynote address only (includes morning tea afterwards) or for the full-day program. Catering (vegetarian and vegan) will be provided.