Call for Abstracts – “DisAbility Culture: Art, Inclusion and Social Transformation” Scientific Conference
The University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus) has addressed a Call for Abstracts for the European Scientific Conference “DisAbility Culture: Art, Inclusion and Social Transformation” that will take place in Larnaca on 23–24 May 2026, under the Auspices of the Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the EU.
The aim of the conference is to strengthen scholarly dialogue around:
- the role of art and culture in shaping inclusive societies,
- the production of knowledge on disability through critical and interdisciplinary approaches,
- the connection between cultural practices, democratic rights, and social justice.
The conference is addressed to academics, researchers, PhD candidates, post-doctoral researchers and cultural professionals with research work, while the participation of researchers with disabilities is strongly encouraged.
A Call for Abstracts is now Open under the following Thematic Axes:
- Art, Disability, and Cultural Representation
This axis examines issues of disability representation in art, culture, and public discourse, as well as the ways artistic creation redefines stereotypes and normative frameworks. - Inclusion, Aesthetics, and Cultural Policy
This axis focuses on power relations that shape aesthetic value, cultural normativity, and policies of inclusion or exclusion. - Accessibility in Culture: Theory, Practices, and Institutions
Theoretical and applied models of cultural accessibility are analysed, including institutional frameworks and practices that enhance participation. - Knowledge, Research, and Disability: Methodologies and Scientific Paradigms
This axis explores how knowledge about disability is produced, who speaks, and through which research methodologies, with emphasis on critical and participatory approaches. - Culture, Democracy, and Rights: Disability in the Public Sphere
Disability is examined as an issue of democratic participation, cultural rights, and social activism.
Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals through the following link. The Call for Abstracts deadline is 22 March 2026.
More information:
Open Call for Abstracts Guidelines https://disfestival.com/?p=1
European Scientific Conference website https://disfestival.com
For any questions, please contact: contact@disfestival.com