To mark UK Disability History Month we invite you to join a lunchtime talk about the history of disability sports with DMU Special Collections and guest speakers Dr. Susan Barton, co-author of a report on the legacy of the 2009 Special Olympics, and Vicky Hope-Walker, Chief Executive Officer of the National Paralympic Heritage Trust.
Timetable:
12.00-12.10: Welcome and introductions (Katharine Short, DMU Special Collections)
12.10-12.30: The Special Olympics (Dr Susan Barton)
12.30-12.50: The Collections of the National Paralympic Heritage Trust (Vicky Hope-Walker)
12.50-13.00: Q&A
Bookings will close 1 hour prior to the start of the event, and registrants will receive a link to join the online event 24hrs before the event, via their provided email address.
Please contact the DMU Events Office on eventsoffice@dmu.ac.uk if you have any questions.
This event is open to all.