Category: Resources

many hands stacked in collaboration

Collaboration

Collaboration is the process of working together with others to achieve a common goal. Collaboration can bring a number of benefits, both for individuals and

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a diverse group of disabled people

Dis/Rep Overview

The Dis/Rep project is a yearly series of virtual engagements focused on disability representation and accessibility that began in 2020. It utilizes a variety of formats, including book club-style discussions, a Discord server for asynchronous participation, web content, and remote engagement activities. The project is designed to be an anti-ableist, anti-racist, queer, and trans-positive space, centering the needs and voices of the disability community.

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Interactive Fiction

Interactive fiction is a type of video game or software that combines elements of storytelling with gameplay. Players interact with the story by making choices that affect the outcome, and the story is presented in the form of text or dialogue. There are many different types of interactive fiction, including text adventures, gamebooks, and visual novels.

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social media

Followers Forever

followers forever. We are building a prototype that would allow audience to subscribe for updates if your account changes unexpectedly and inform your followers of your new location. Sign-up now to solve this issue for yourself and your audience!

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swana map

S.W.A.N.A.

SWANA stands for Southwest Asian and North African. This term is used to describe the region commonly referred to as the Middle East. SWANA is a “way to distinguish the region in geographical terms, rather than “political terms” as defined by the Western world”

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audio recording equipment

Protocols for Crip Podcasting

The Critical Design Lab developed the following protocols for crip podcasting in the design of the Contra* podcast. This podcast focuses on disability, design justice, and the lifeworld.

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The People’s WPA poster by N’Deye Diakhate

 A People’s WPA

To do this work, The People’s WPA will select a group of collaborators to support in a 6 month process. Our work will be organized around the themes of HEALING, NOURISHMENT, LIBERATION, REGENERATION, REMEMBERING, TRUTH TELLING, and DEEPENING DEMOCRACY, understanding these as vital ways in which community-based artists and cultural workers are steadfastly working to repair society and move us all into a more sustainable and enriching future.

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2022 GIA Conference keynote

Amazing and powerful conversation on technology and communications and the future of arts! The Calling Up Justice practice watched this with a live audience and afterwards discussed our digital and transmedia work.

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Use EarlyWords to reach Flow State!

EarlyWords can be a valuable tool for anyone looking to reach flow state and tap into their creative potential. The act of writing and the consistency of the daily practice can help focus the mind and allow for a more immersive and productive experience. Engage in this daily practice and find your Flow!

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