International Day of Disabled People: Disability: A History of Resistance by Professor David

This International Day of Disability, join Professor David Turner, artist-activist Delphi Campbell, and academic James Patrick Cox for an evening of exploration into David’s book, Disability: A History of Resistance.

“At a time when ableism is on the rise, our histories matter more than ever. Disability: A History of Resistance tells a new story of Britain's past which celebrates disabled people's protest, resilience and determination to push back against prejudice and tell truer stories about their lives. I hope it will inspire people to discover for themselves the rich histories of disability that exist all around us.”

- Professor David Turner, DAC Vice Chair and author of Disability: A History of Resistance.

Hosted by Disability Arts Cymru at Chapter Arts Centre.

British Sign Language provided by Cathryn McShane.

Captions provided by (TBC)

International Day of Disability, 3rd December 2026.

7 - 8:30 pm.

This event is part of a series of Disability Justice events 2026 by Disability Arts Cymru (DAC).

Building up to International Day of Disabled People, Disability Arts Cymru (DAC) are hosting 4 Disability Justice events in November and December. From Thursday 12 November, there will be weekly events on Zoom before a final event at Chapter for International Day of Disabled People on Thursday 3 December:

12/11: Art as Resistance: Women, Creativity and Challenging Gender Disparities in Healthcare

Contributors: Bethany Handley, Cerys Knighton, Lleucu Non, Elen Wyn, Delyth Jewell AS

19/11: Routes of Resistance: Disability Justice, Transport and Creative Survival

Contributors: Grace Quantock, Yanti Hashim, Mars Saude, Heledd Bianchi

26/11: Nature and Access: Disability, Nature, Climate Change and Creativity

Contributors: Catherine Taylor Parry, Aidan Moesby, DeaNelia Lupton, Kirsty Lindsey (Newport Wetlands)

03/12: International Day of Disabled People: Disability: A History of Resistance by Professor David

Contributors: Athro David Turner, Delphi Campbell, James Patrick Cox

These events are free and are open to everyone. Join us to share your experiences, creative responses, and hopes for change.

British Sign Language and Captions provided. Please contact post@disabilityarts.cymru with any questions or access requirements.

Thank you to Arts Council of Wales and our digital partner Am who will be sharing recordings of the events on their website ambobdim.cymru