These slides accompanied a presentation by Michael L. Dorn, delivered at the 3rd Annual New DEEL Democratical, Ethical Educational Leadership Conference on February 27, 2009.

1. Building Disability Community at Temple University Michael L. Dorn, PhD Urban Education & Disability Studies Programs, College of Education Lunchtime presentation for the 3 rd Annual New DEEL Conference, Temple University, February 27, 2009

3. Disabled in Action Newsletters Building on a rich history ...

4. Disabled in Action Newsletters riding the public bus ...

5. Piss on Pity: ADAPT protest photos Advocating for the option of shifting the Medicaid funding that currently goes to support placements in nursing homes towards the expenses of living independently and employing personal assistants. ADAPT! fighting against institutions ...

6. Disabled in Action Newsletters and celebrating victories.

7. Filmmaker Shelley Barry Stills from Shelley Barry's autobiographical work 'Whole: A Trinity of Being. recognizing our diversity ...

8. Presenting at the Pennsylvania Statehouse ... getting the word out ...

9. Urban Education Summer Abroad Program in Jamaica ... building international partnerships ...

11. changing the way people with disabilities see themselves check out “ Self Preservation: the art of Riva Lehrer” (2004) directed by Sharon Snyder and edited by David Mitchell http://rivalehrer.com

15. Cultural Environment Disability Studies Blogs and Meetups

16. Disability Studies, Temple University

17. Community-building Activities Disability Studies Meetups South Jersey singer-songwriter Melody Gardot took the 'stage' at our November 2, 2006 Disability Studies Meetup. She performed material from her first two albums and spoke about her emerging understanding of herself, her abilities, and her disabilities. Homer Avila, amazing dancer from New York City who performed live at the conference 'Disability Studies & the University,' Emory University, March 5-7, 2004.