A competition for Disability History Month
Disability History Month runs from November 22 to December 22 every year. The theme for this year will be “War and impairment” and the Social Consequences of Disablement. With the centenary of World War 1 being commemorated all over the world, organisers want to explore the disabling effects of conf
Disability History Month runs from November 22 to December 22 every year.
The theme for this year will be “War and impairment” and the Social Consequences of Disablement.
With the centenary of World War 1 being commemorated all over the world, organisers want to explore the disabling effects of conflicts and how society has responded up to the present day.
The theme is inspired by WW1 but it is a very current issue, particularly as advanced medical treatment has meant that more war veterans now survive but sadly experience significant physical and mental injuries.
If you’re interested in Disability History Month (DHM) draw/paint an image of what you think war and impairment is. If you would prefer to write something (poem or prose) or make a sculpture, then this is acceptable too.
Send the finished project to S.Chatterjee, Brighton Police Station, John Street, Brighton, BN1 4ZJ.
OR scan or photograph the image/poem/prose and EMAIL:
Organisers hope to present an exhibition of these images in Brighton and Hove during DHM in November.
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