Join us for the virtual premiere of Justin Cooper’s The Wheelchair Chronicles, an autobiographical short documentary about the director’s life. Follow him through this interview as he discusses the intersection of being black & disabled, public transportation, and how he is NOT your inspiration.
The film screening will be followed by a guided discussion and Q&A with Justin Cooper.
Accessibility Information: Due to high demand for live captioning during covid19 pandemic, we are waiting to confirm the captioner's (or ASL interpreter) availability. We will make the final announcement as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Image Description: This is a photo portrait of a Black man, smiling and looking to the left. He is sitting in his wheelchair. He is wearing an olive green shirt.
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Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is housed under the department of art therapy and counseling at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. DCAL is a platform for creative advocacy projects and disability allyship training. In partnership with Access Living’s Arts and Culture Project, DCAL provides teaching and hands-on learning through disability justice--a framework that examines disability in connection to other forms of oppressions and identities. Using a peer support and collective care model, disability community members and art therapy graduate students collaborate as disability culture makers for social change.
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.