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OSU's Kathleen Bogart to present 'How Disability as a Social Identity Protects Against Ableism' on Nov. 6
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OSU's Kathleen Bogart to present 'How Disability as a Social Identity Protects Against Ableism' on Nov. 6
October 22, 2025
On Thursday, Nov. 6, Professor Kathleen Bogart from Oregon State University will visit WWU to present her research related to disability and ableism in a free public talk open to the university community.
Bogart's talk will be from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Academic West 210 or via Zoom; she will discuss how disability as a social identity protects against ableism. This event is co-hosted by WWU's Center for Cross-Cultural Research, Psychology Department, and Foundation for WWU and Alumni.
Bogart is a psychology professor and disability advocate who co-founded the Disability Advocacy and Research Network (DARN) for psychologists who have and/or specialize in disability. She conducts research related to disability prejudice, rare disorders and facial differences, and disability community-building and pride.
Please RSVP through the sign-up link: https://foundation.wwu.edu/event/disability-social-identity-protects-against-ableism.
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