Disability, Children and Youth - Cherylee Houston talks to the Disabled Staff Network

Dates:	27 October 2023
Times:	12:00 - 14:00
What is it:	Talk
Organiser:	Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
How much:	FREE
Who is it for:	University staff
Speaker:	Cherylee Houston MBE, Prof Jackie Carter, Dr Hamied Haroon, Laura Howard

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For the UK Disability History Month 2023, the Disabled Staff Network is pleased to be able to announce an event for all staff at the University of Manchester on Thursday 23rd November 12noon- 2pm 1.009 and online

We are delighted to welcome Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston MBE. Cheryl is a disabled actress and activist who has played Izzy Armstrong on Coronation Street for over a decade. Cheryl's recent storylines have reflected the experiences of many disabled people during the pandemic, showing the anxiety and depression Izzy endured whilst shielding at home. Off the cobbles, she's worked tirelessly for disabled people’s right to participate in the arts, arranging auditions for disabled actors, and playing an active role in the Disabled Artists Networking Community.

This event will feature a talk on the theme of this year's Disability history Month - 'Disability, Children and Youth' by Cherylee Houston, introduced by Dr Hamied Haroon (Founder and Chair of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks) and followed by a Q&A led by Prof Jackie Carter (Academic Lead for Disability) and Laura Howard (University of Manchester Disabled Staff Network Chair).

Food and drink will be available, and there will be some time to socialise after the panel discussion.

We will endeavour to make the event as accessible as possible but please notify the organisers should you have any specific requirements (BSL Interpreter available upon request).

Price: FREE