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I’m just over a year into a PhD in sociology and biblical studies, which will involve research into the experiences of disabled Christians. Having been previously investigating issues relating to education and rehabilitation, I’m increasingly moving into the under-researched area of disability and the sociology of religion. This blog considers the issues that come up along the way, as they relate to disability, religion, research, and the never-dull life of a disabled postgraduate student.

I like tea, vodka and theoretical discussion. I’m keen on education, human rights, diversity, and the ability to tweet in doctors’ waiting rooms. I live in the East Midlands with two cats, one hamster and one human. I am always coveting a newer, shinier mobility aid.

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  1. Hi Naomi – I see that great minds think alike and I am interested in info forwarded via TBoB contact group regarding the Garthwaite article. Unable to access it online due to costs but wondered if you could please contact me in the hope that we can share research info. please?

    My research began following a bogus assessment by Atos, then ended up in ongoing research for past two years now feeding into front-line charities, welfare organisations and disability
    groups.

    Mo
    Mo Stewart
    Disabled veteran (WRAF)
    Retired health professional

    June 24, 2011
    • Hi Mo – nice to hear from you. Yep, I’ll get in touch about sharing info and resources.

      June 27, 2011
  2. As a religious anthropologist, I cannot help but be interested in your studies of Christianity. However, I especially wanted to express how AWESOME and otherwise underrepresented social studies of disability are. Great job. Carry on. You mentioned on my site that you were interested in ethnography, so lemme know if I can help.

    — Ashkuff | http://www.ashkuff.com | How to venture out of “armchair” scholarship, and into action? One anthropologist tackles occultism, violence, and more! He gets spooked and roughed up a lot.

    May 3, 2011
  3. Great Guardian article on hidden disability. We hear a lot from disabled transport users who have trouble getting priority seats on tube, people assume they’re nondisabled because they don’t have an obvious missing leg or guide dog. And with Blue Badges too: disabled people who look ‘normal’ getting glares from people who assume they are using the Blue Badge to park fraudulently!

    Hope you enjoy your new house

    Lianna

    Lianna Etkind

    Campaigns and Outreach Co-ordinator

    Transport for All

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    Fax: 0207 737 2231

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    Sign our petition for safe and staffed Underground stations

    September 8, 2010
  4. Eoin #

    hi Naomi. I got here through The Immanent Frame comment you left recently. You’ve given me some good ideas for my own blog. Thanks.

    February 23, 2010

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