Prof Angharad Beckett
@AngharadBeckett
FAcSS, FRSA. Prof of Political Sociology & Social Inclusion @UniversityLeeds & @CDSLeeds. Affiliate Prof @UMmtDisability. Editor-in-Chief @IntJDSJ.
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http://www.sociology.leeds.ac.uk/people/staff/beckett 13-08-2016 10:29:41
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Today Anna Miller and I met 3 wonderful women from Little Hiccups
Thank you Miriam, Shamila & Tracy for sharing your stories and telling us about the fantastic work you do to provide practical and emotional support to families, and to run joyful events
#DisabilityInclusion
A tough question! So many great articles to choose from. What do you think? Are you an Int. Journal of Disability & Social Justice reader?
The journal is diamond open access - that means that we do not charge authors to publish with us and the journal is FREE to read #OpenScience
ijdsj.online
This is very interesting and important:
Tackling social isolation could be more effective than healthy eating for obesity
By Prof Andrea Wigfield
theconversation.com/tackling-socia… via The Conversation
🎉Joyful News!🎉
Today Josephine Sirotkin passed her viva with flying colours!
Huge 'Bravo Dr Sirotkin!' 👏
Thesis: Understanding care practices and the mistreatment of disabled adults in congregate care in England.
Warm thanks to super examiners David Abbott & Beverley Clough
Shout out of thanks today for Christian J Harrison (he/him) who provides such excellent Editorial assistance to the Int. Journal of Disability & Social Justice
Great to see you today Christian!
We were processing articles received in the last month. Delighted to say there are over a dozen!
🔊Editorial Board email coming soon!
#Justice is supposed to be a core component of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) - but is it? Learn more about how the #HumanRights and #inclusion of persons with disabilities is promoted via CBR & the challenges and opportunities ahead
READ FREE:
scienceopen.com/hosted-documen…
Another +ve day working with Dr Anna Miller (who is steadfastly & probably wisely avoiding X it seems!)
As part of My First 1000 Days - we've been making connections w/parent support groups (of disabled parents & parents of disabled infants)
#Listening #Learning #MakingProgress
An international group of experts are calling for a blueprint for indoor air quality to be introduced around the world🌍
A new paper co-authored by Professor Prof Cath Noakes #Ventilate 😷 💙 calls for change as dirty air in buildings may contribute to nearly as many deaths as outdoor air pollution.
Sending HUGE congratulations to two great academics and women I admire 💪 and consider dear friends.
'Prosit Hafna!' Vickie and Amy Camilleri Zahra 👏🎉💐🍾
Explore this book by Prof Angharad Beckett and Anne-Marie Callus!
It covers topics such as family life, the right to play and the effects of labelling.
👉 Learn more at spr.ly/6013kyGfR
#SocialWork
Looking for a nuanced approach to the lived experience of disabled children, adolescents and their families?
The book by Prof Angharad Beckett @angharadbeckett.bsky.social and Anne-Marie Callus explores how their lives are affected by material and non-material factors.
👉Read at spr.ly/6016kyHZe
#SocialWork