In this episode, we're talking about the upcoming LOOKING. DIFFERENT. event for NCHPAD and the UAB Center for Engagement in Disability Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (CEDHARS) with Riva Lehrer. Riva is an artist, writer, and curator who focuses on the socially challenged body. The event will feature the artwork Portrait of Rosemarie Garland-Thomson from Lehrer’s exploration of cultural depictions of disability, a discussion between Lehrer and Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, and a short reading from Lehrer’s critically acclaimed memoir, Golem Girl.We talked with Riva about her collaboration with Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, her creative process and what the piece means to her.A full episode transcript is available in the episode details, on Buzzsprout, or on our website! Get notified about new episodes by subscribing on your favorite streaming apps, or follow our social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn to stay updated with new episode announcements.  To learn more about NCHPAD or would like to access our free resources, programs and partnership opportunities, email us at nchpad@uab.edu, call us at 866-866-8896, or check out our website at nchpad.org.

In this episode, we're talking about the upcoming LOOKING. DIFFERENT. event for NCHPAD and the UAB Center for Engagement in Disability Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (CEDHARS) with Riva Lehrer. Riva is an artist, writer, and curator who focuses on the socially challenged body.  The event will feature the artwork Portrait of Rosemarie Garland-Thomson from Lehrer’s exploration of cultural depictions of disability, a discussion between Lehrer and Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, and a short r...

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