Isabelle Lawrence
isabellelawrence.bsky.social
Isabelle Lawrence
@isabellelawrence.bsky.social
Curatorial and Collections Assistant (Science) at UCL. PhD exploring disability histories in the British Museum collection, the ethics of representation & the impact that collaborative practice has on the narratives we construct.
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CFP alert: Continuing on from the success of our 2024 in-person event, we are thrilled to announce that we are running a virtual event for 2025! This will be taking place on the 25th June 2025, on Zoom.

Deadline to submit your ideas is: 11th April 2025! #DisHist #CFP
March 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Largest ever Knox exhibition goes on display via @bbc www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Largest Archibald Knox exhibition goes on display on Isle of Man
More than 200 pieces celebrating the legacy of the Manx-born designer go on display at in Douglas.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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I have huge sympathy for this couple but anyone who has tried to get into Australia with a disabled child (we have) will tell you that the visa is unavailable to them.

They won’t take anyone who will put pressure on their health system (bit crappy really).

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Please don't deport us over MS diagnosis,' plead British couple
A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Now that we’ve welcomed our final three Curating Visibility Fellows, we’re excited to introduce you to all six Fellows currently shaping the programme. Head to our website and get to know more about them! curatingforchange.org/2025/03/26/m...
April 1, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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BRIGHTON! Get ready for us to suck you in ...

Join Not Your Circus Dog on the last leg of their riotous tour of Not F**kin' Sorry.

Expect unapologetic anger, comedy prowess, sexy stories and so, so, so much sequins ...
March 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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The body of a disabled man was found in his flat in distressing, squalid conditions, just weeks after the Department for Work and Pensions wrongly removed his disability benefits because he had failed to return a claim form.
Disabled man dies in poverty and squalor after DWP removes his benefits, just as Labour cuts PIP by £4.5bn
The body of a disabled man was found in his flat in distressing, squalid conditions, just weeks after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) wrongly removed his disability benefits because he h…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:28 AM