Disability in Comics
Celebrating the history of characters with disabilities in comics for over 200 years! Comics historians, people with disabilities, as well as those in healthcare, disability studies, and the disability services industry are getting excited about this presentation because nothing like it has ever been done before on such a comprehensive scale. Be part of this historic Disability in Comics event presented live by Joe and Denise Chiappetta.
Date: Thursday, July 19th, 2012
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Location: Navy Pier
600 E.Grand Avenue
Room 301 (above Festival Hall A)
Chicago, IL 60611
Cost: Free
This event is part of Access Chicago, which is the Midwest's premier abilities expo sponsored by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities.
Iron Man, Daredevil, Hulk, Popeye, and Civil War Veterans. What do they all have in common? They all are extraordinary characters with disabilities featured in amazing stories that we love to read about. What do 1 in 5 Americans have in common? Disability. Come to this inspiring 60-minute presentation celebrating the remarkable history of lead characters with disabilities in comics. While popular characters will be covered, more attention will be given to lesser known, yet no less exciting, comics from a diverse cultural background.
Based on portions of Chiappetta's award-winning book, The Back Pain Avenger, attend a slideshow that exposes myths and stereotypes about comics characters with disabilities spanning over 200 years. Discover the intricate connection between comics and disability.
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
