Deaf culture and unlearning audism talk

Date / Time

September 23, 2024

3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Location

1-470 Daley Library

Categories

Join the Disability Cultural Center in celebration of National (and International) Week of Deaf People! We are delighted to welcome deaf educator Marcos Aguilar for a deaf-culture installment of our series, Unlearning Ableism: DCC Discussions. How can we begin unlearning audism? What is audism, and what are some things we should understand about deaf culture?

This event is for everyone! All are welcome.
About the presenter: Aguilar, an avid adventurer, hails from Ecuador and moved to the United States around age 7. His thirst for knowledge is reflected in his educational pursuits; he holds a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from California State University, Northridge and a master’s degree in sign language education from Gallaudet University. In Ecuador, he played a pivotal role in establishing the nation’s inaugural sign-language dictionary, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing the lives of deaf people. Aguilar teaches American Sign Language (ASL) at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois, continuing his mission to uplift the quality of life within deaf communities through education.

Covid safety: UIC does not require masking, but we are continuing to mask indoors as an accessibility measure for sick/immunocompromised people and those living interdependently with them. Please wear a mask. We’ll have extras on hand. If masking conflicts with your access needs, please check in with us. We can work something out.

This presentation will be given primarily in ASL, with interpreters voicing the presenter. Live captions will be provided. Room 1-470 is located on the first floor and is physically accessible. Please skip the cologne or perfume to make this a fragrance-reduced environment. Contact dcc@uic.edu or 312-355-7050 with questions or to make any other requests.

Co-sponsored by Club for American Sign Language.

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