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SUMMARY:Call for Abstracts - "DisAbility Culture: Art\, Inclusion and Social Transformation" Scientific Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe aim of the conference is to strengthen scholarly dialogue around: \n\nthe role of art and culture in shaping inclusive societies\,\nthe production of knowledge on disability through critical and interdisciplinary approaches\,\nthe connection between cultural practices\, democratic rights\, and social justice.\n\nThe 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. \nA Call for Abstracts is now Open under the following Thematic Axes: \n\nArt\, Disability\, and Cultural Representation\nThis axis examines issues of disability representation in art\, culture\, and public discourse\, as well as the ways artistic creation redefines stereotypes and normative frameworks.\nInclusion\, Aesthetics\, and Cultural Policy\nThis axis focuses on power relations that shape aesthetic value\, cultural normativity\, and policies of inclusion or exclusion.\nAccessibility in Culture: Theory\, Practices\, and Institutions\nTheoretical and applied models of cultural accessibility are analysed\, including institutional frameworks and practices that enhance participation.\nKnowledge\, Research\, and Disability: Methodologies and Scientific Paradigms\nThis axis explores how knowledge about disability is produced\, who speaks\, and through which research methodologies\, with emphasis on critical and participatory approaches.\nCulture\, Democracy\, and Rights: Disability in the Public Sphere\nDisability is examined as an issue of democratic participation\, cultural rights\, and social activism.\n\nInterested parties are invited to submit their proposals through the following link. The Call for Abstracts deadline is 31 March 2026. \nMore information: \nOpen Call for Abstracts Guidelines https://disfestival.com/?p=1  \nEuropean Scientific Conference website https://disfestival.com \nFor any questions\, please contact: contact@disfestival.com 
URL:https://eoc.org.cy/event/call-for-abstracts-disability-culture-art-inclusion-and-social-transformation-scientific-conference/
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