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Event: ‘Disability Studies in Japan (March, 2012: Manchester, UK)

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Date: 8th March 2012: 12pm – 2pm.

Venue: Manchester Metropolitan University – New Lecture Theatre, Gaskell Campus, Manchester Metropolitan University M13OJA.  Directions: http://www.mmu.ac.uk/travel/gaskell/

Speakers: 

1. Mai Yamashita, Kyoto Sangyo University

  • ‘What is the standard of ‘mentally disabled’?: The Case of Classes for Mentally Disabled children in ‘Jinjyo’ or Pre-war Elementary School In Tokyo From 1920’s to 1930’s’

 2. Emiko Tanaka, Department of Humanity and Science, Tokyo Kasei University

  • ‘What can we do to support couples and parents with intellectual disabilities?’

Please contact the organiser, Prof. Dan Goodley for further details on: d.goodley@mmu.ac.uk