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SUMMARY:Disability\, Children and Youth - Cherylee Houston talks to the D
 isabled Staff Network 
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DESCRIPTION: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 [Roscoe 
 1.009 and online]\n \nWe 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 w
 hilst shielding at home. Off the cobbles\, she's worked tirelessly for d
 isabled people’s right to participate in the arts\, arranging auditions 
 for disabled actors\, and playing an active role in the Disabled Artists
  Networking Community.\n \nThis event will feature a talk on the theme o
 f this year's Disability history Month - 'Disability\, Children and Yout
 h' by Cherylee Houston\, introduced by Dr Hamied Haroon (Founder and Cha
 ir of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks) and followed 
 by a Q&A led by Prof Jackie Carter (Academic Lead for Disability) and La
 ura Howard (University of Manchester Disabled Staff Network Chair).\n \n
 Food and drink will be available\, and there will be some time to social
 ise after the panel discussion.\n \nWe will endeavour to make the event 
 as accessible as possible but please notify the organisers should you ha
 ve any specific requirements (BSL Interpreter available upon request).
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CLASS:PUBLIC
LOCATION:Roscoe 1.009 and online\, Roscoe Building\, Manchester
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