Disabled Revolutionaries & Disabled Revolution

The role of disabled people in revolutionary struggle has been largely erased in the public memory. In truth, disabled people have played an important role in theorizing, planning, and enacting revolution across the globe; many of the great figures of history that you are already familiar with lived with significant chronic health conditions that informed their thinking and methods alike. Come and join us to learn about these lost histories, and the role that disabledness itself plays in shaping revolutionary consciousness and resolve.

There will be an open discussion and Q&A after the prepared portion, in which we will discuss how to adjust our tactics to fit our particular needs, limitations, and material conditions.

Below is a link to an audio outlining some of the guiding framework for this talk (15 mins)
https://on.soundcloud.com/y2Qz85kFF8T7tCNPg8

Meet our guest presenter:
Shiphrah is a queer trans settler, multicultural grandchild of holocaust survivors, and ambulatory wheelchair user who is the lead coordinator for a local political education and mutual aid group for gender diverse people in the Vancouver area (email TransformationsOrg@protonmail.com for more info). She lives with multiple intersecting complex chronic disabilities defined by unpredictability, frequently oscillating between being visibly and invisibly disabled. She is a writer of political theory with a focus on capitalism/imperialism from a disabled perspective, and is a stalwart jewish anti-zionist voice speaking up for the total liberation of Palestine.

Details

• Date and Time: March 19th 6.30pm
• Doors open 30min prior to the event
• Duration: ~2.5h
• Fee: $35 (Low barrier options available at the door)
• Format: Talk, discussion
• Prerequisites: None
• Material to bring: Note taking material
• For individuals or pairs: Any constellation welcome
• Who is this for: Queer and friends
• Please have a look at our policies and safety rules. [https://www.studio-allegory.com/guidelines/]
• Each participants needs a completed release of liability (“waiver”)

Tickets

Fineprint

Accessibility

• Mobility: 

Studio Allegory is on the ground floor and there are no significant steps anywhere in the space. A 2” step exists to enter one of the two tying areas. This step is passable by common wheelchair models.
Chairs can be provided for classes and events.

• Hygiene:

There is a single washroom for all with a handle bar and an air hand dryer. We have unscented soap, and we run an industrial air purifier which monitors the air quality within the studio automatically and cleans the air automatically. 

Masks are available at the studio and we have regular events that are mask only.

• Neurodivergence:

Studio Allegory has a quiet room equipped with fidget toys, colouring books, blankets, noise cancelling earmuffs, and stuffed animals. Upon request we can provide closed captions for our workshops running on a screen.

Music during events: The volume is on a minimum and usually barely audible amongst normal conversations. 

• Food:

Studio Allegory has a kitchen corner with a kettle and a coffee maker, as well as a mini fridge and a microwave.

Food bank: There is a food program at Studio Allegory to provide basic items for community members in need of food. 

Cancellation and refund policy:

• Cancellations by Studio Allegory
  If Studio Allegory cancels an event, ticket holders may choose between a full refund* or a ticket transfer to a similar future event.
• Cancellations by Participants or no-shows- More than 48 hours before the event: Ticket holders are entitled to a full refund*.- Between 48 hours and the start of the event: We offer a 50% refund** or a ticket transfer to a similar future event.

  – After the event has started or for no-shows: No refunds or transfers can be offered.

• For special events, this refund policy may be subject to change. In this case, a separate refund and cancellation policy will be posted on the event page directly.

* A full refund consists of the amount paid minus $3.50CAD administration fee.

** A 50% refund consists of 50% of the amount paid minus $3.50CAD administration fee.