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KITCHEN INVITES PUBLIC TO UPCOMING
CONFERENCE ON DISABILITIES
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Kitchen |
PHILADELPHIA,
May 29 —
State Sen. Shirley Kitchen invites the
community to join her in the upcoming
Society for Disability Studies Annual
Conference.
The opening gala, which is free and open to
the public, will take place on Wednesday,
June 2 at 5:30 p.m. at Baptist Temple on
Temple University’s main campus.
The theme of the conference is “Disability
in the Geo-Political Imagination,” and will
address the needs of disabled populations,
especially those who are low-income and
people of color.
“People with disabilities deserve equal
treatment in society but, unfortunately,
that’s often not the case,” Kitchen said.
“Temple University’s Institute on
Disabilities is an important resource for
this population, and their conference will
help produce new ideas and solutions for
making equality, a reality. I urge people to
attend this opening gala to learn more about
being part of the solution.”
The conference will include Philadelphia
International Records founder Kenny Gamble,
Temple University staff, performances by
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Choir and songstress
Melba Moore and a special tribute to
legendary R&B artist and Philadelphia native
Teddy Pendergrass, who passed away last
January. The late singer will be recognized
for his devotion, commitment and
contributions to the well-being of people
with disabilities.
“Teddy Pendergrass was a tremendous voice
for people with disabilities and he will be
missed greatly,” Kitchen said. “He will
always be remembered, not only for his
gifted musical talent and his soulful voice
but also for his lasting contributions to
helping people with spinal chord injuries
achieve independence and a positive quality
of life.”
Kitchen’s Senate resolution marking June 2
as “Teddy Pendergrass Day” in Pennsylvania
recently passed the Pennsylvania Senate
unanimously.
For more information about Society for
Disability Studies Annual Conference, visit
www.disabilities.temple.edu
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