Disability Justice and Palestinian Liberation: An Introduction- IN PERSON

Introduction to disability justice; centres Palestine, links war & colonialism to disability, care, resistance & liberation.

A workshop for women, non-binary and gender diverse people with disabilities.

This workshop introduces disability justice and explores why Palestinian liberation is a disability justice issue.

The first part provides a clear and accessible introduction to disability justice, including where it comes from, what it means in practice, and how it differs from disability rights or inclusion-focused approaches. Disability justice understands disability as something that is often produced by social, political, and economic systems, rather than simply an individual condition.

The second part applies this framework to Palestine. It examines how settler colonialism, military violence, borders, and the destruction of healthcare and infrastructure produce disability, and how Palestinian survival, care networks, and resistance practices reflect disability justice principles. The workshop is designed for people with no prior background in disability justice and invites participants to think about solidarity, care, and liberation through a disability justice lens.

Event specific information

If you have any specific dietary needs to be catered for, please let us know ahead of time via the registration form or email us at community@wwdact.org.au and we can organise the event to be inclusive.

ACCESSIBILITY DETAILS

If you have specific accessibility needs that you would like us to meet, please book one week prior. This will ensure we have time to properly prepare. We can accommodate most commonly requested needs, time permitting.

Mobility Accessibility

The venue strives to be inclusive of all mobility needs, please email community@wwdact.org.au to request additional information, if required.

Carers and Companions

Carers and companions are included in this free event, and can participate with you. Please book a ticket for them too.

All assistance animals are welcome. Please be advised the venue staff may request to see accreditation (for example, a certificate, token or harness) or other evidence to demonstrate that the animal is properly trained.

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilets are available.

TRANSPORT

Parking

There is free on street parking around the venue and at the front of the venue.

Accessible Parking

Limited mobility parking is available free of charge with a valid disability parking permit. This is located in front of the venue entrance.

Public Transport Stops

Bus route 31stops 230m from the venue, and route 53 stops 550m from the venue.

COVID SAFETY

• If you have any cold or flu symptoms do not attend the event, this is not only for covid safety but also general disability safety.

• We encourage masking at our events, N95 masks and hand sanitizer will be available at events.

• If you test positive with covid up to 10 days after the event, please email WWDACT so we can notify the other attendees (community@wwdact.org.au). Your identity will be kept confidential.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can attend WWDACT events and workshops?

Any woman, femme-aligned or non-binary person who self-identifies as having or living with disability/ies can attend WWDACT events. If you're not sure if that's you, it likely is! Feel free to email community@wwdact.org.au if you're unsure.

To attend, please sign up as a WWDACT member. See next FAQ

How do I become a WWDACT member?

Complete the quick and free membership form here: https://app.joinit.com/o/women-with-disabilities-act

What is the Our Autonomy Project?

The Our Autonomy Project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. It's being run by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities to build skills, knowledge, & confidence. It includes 3 parts: Peer events, info & skill building workshops, yearly member magazine.