Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA)

26 Nov: Complicated Pride: Disability, Neurodiversity and Ambivalence with Amelia Lander-Cavallo and Tobi Adebajo
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Organised by @elainagmamaril.bsky.social, supported by Quiplash CIC & made possible with the funding of the Wellcome Trust.

I look forward to attending the first two webinars in the WAARC series "Dreaming Up A Disability-Inclusive Workplace" taking place on the last Wednesday of October and November:

29 Oct: Intersecting Identities and Disabled Joy with Amelia Lander-Cavallo
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Thinking Affect within Critical Disability Studies An online symposia from Spain on 2nd Oct , 2025

Our October online symposium from Spain is happening TOMORROW! Get your tickets and read the papers on our website: sheffield.ac.uk/ihuman/disab...

Thinking Affect within Critical Disability Studies An online symposia from Spain on 2nd Oct , 2025

Please join us for another online symposium on October 2nd 12-1pm BST with Andrea Garcia-Santesmases, Laura Sanmiquel-Molinero, Javier Monforte from Spain!
sheffield.ac.uk/ihuman/disab...

Exploring Crip Theory: Insights from Our Hybrid Symposium The symposium “The Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies, and Mad Studies” was held on June 11, led by PhD students Robin Skyer, Fraedan Mastrantonio,…

A recap from a fantastic day at our Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies, and Mad Studies.

#MadCrip2025

@cripmadsymposium.bsky.social

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Thanks a lot, @angharadbeckett.bsky.social, so glad and privileged to be joining such a vibrant community! (4/4)

maximum to the IJDSJ Editorial Executive for their feedback.
e)its interdisciplinarity & the quality of scholarship published in it
f) last but not least, its people (editor in chief, editorial assistant, executive directors, international advisors, reviews sub-editors, editorial board) (3/4)

no article processing charges for authors.
b) Plain English Summaries of Main Articles (in pdf/A format)
c) its attention to accessibility
d) Opportunities for feedback pre-submission:
"Before or as part of the process of writing their articles, authors are welcome to submit of 500 words (2/4)

What an honour to be joining the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Disability and Social Justice @ijdsj.bsky.social (ijdsj.online)
Here are some of the things I love about this journal:
a) it is a Diamond Open Access journal, meaning it is free to read online and with (1/4)

If you weren't able to make it on the day, here is the recording of the webinar on 'Childhood and Disability' I contributed to, alongside the wonderful Anastasia Todd & Susan Flynn:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB2A...
Thank you @clpn.bsky.social & Hedi for organising, chairing & bringing us together!

Tomorrow (Tuesday 25th)!

📣Join our webinar on "Childhood & Disability."

⌚️ 5–6.30 PM GMT (12–1.30 PM EST).

With @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social, Anastasia Todd & Susan Flynn.

To register (for free), use the link in the comment below.

Really looking forward to presenting on this webinar on Childhood and Disability next Tuesday at 5pm UK time, along with the amazing Anastasia Todd and Susan Flynn. Tickets still available:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-ch...

Thank you, Ria!

responsibility as pedagogues to foster such learning environments. @kirstyliddiard1.bsky.social @profkrc.bsky.social @dangoodley.bsky.social goodley.bsky.social #CriticalDisabilityStudies #AntiAbleistPedagogies (9/9)

sustaining my attention."

"Appreciated the considerate approach to different learning styles and abilities. You’re very warm and welcoming."

The reason I am sharing these responses is to show the difference our pedagogy can make to the learners we teach and learn with and how it is our (8/9)

to think about LD in a more human and less academic/labelling way. I also liked the way you held our interest by having a range of different methods (PowerPoint, videos, discussions and wooclap). Thank you so much."
"This lecture was very engaging and I found the teaching methods helpful with (7/9)

of their responses:

"Comforting. I felt the pace was great and I did not have to need to be hyperfocused to understand complex thoughts from the lecture."

"I really enjoyed your approach, the way different things were brought up e.g. social model of disability and intersectionality, (6/9)

the Lives of Children, Families and Adults" (2020).

At the beginning of the first lecture I introduced the candidates to my anti-ableist pedagogical principles to foster an inclusive learning environment. At the end of the second lecture I asked for the candidates' feedback and here are some (5/9)

Global South Disability Studies, Critical Studies of Ableism, and Posthuman & Dis/human Disability Studies.
Throughout the lectures I made references to @sarasiobhan.bsky.social 's amazing book "Love, Learning Disabilities and Pockets of Brilliance: How Practitioners Can Make a Difference to (4/9)

In the second lecture we considered key terms and concepts of Critical Disability Studies, such as ableism, disablism, psycho-emotional disablism, we learned more about Critical Disability Studies and their theoretical underpinnings, and reviewed a range of approaches, including Crip Studies (3/9)

the psy-complex, and whose knowledge is silenced), we looked into various models of disability, including the medical, the social, the social relational (with reference to Carol Thomas) and the cultural, and reflected on how these definitions and models translate into practice. (2/9)

Last Monday (20th January) I delivered my two guest lectures for the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London to 60 doctoral candidates!

In the first lecture we discussed how learning disabilities are defined (by whom, what 'expertise' is drawn upon e.g. (1/9)

Pleasure! I look forward to reading the findings of your research😊P.S. I also wish I had attended the graduation ceremony, I heard really good stuff about your speech and would have been lovely to meet in person. Next time!

Hello! I’m making a final call for my ongoing research into disability employment. I’m looking at the experiences of disabled people seeking work in the UK.

If you could complete the survey or know someone who may, it’s here:

cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bD…

Thank you.

presentation's "The Pursuit of Development": Deconstructing Developmentalism from a Critical Disability Studies & Disabled Children’s Childhood Studies Perspective. @profkrc.bsky.social @dangoodley.bsky.social @kirstyliddiard1.bsky.social @davidbenshannon.bsky.social #CriticalDisabilityStudies (2/2)

Webinar: Childhood and Disability Webinar: Childhood and Disability

So pleased to be contributing to this amazing webinar on Childhood and Disability, along with the brilliant
Dr Cooper & Dr Anastasia Todd, organised by the Childhood, Law & Policy Network on the 25th February, 5pm. Tickets & more info here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-ch...
The title of my (1/2)

the challenges of implementing and supporting inclusive practice."Some exciting events already being planned for 2025, announcements to be made here when they are confirmed! #CriticalDisabilityStudies #InclusiveEducation @dangoodley.bsky.social @profkrc.bsky.social @kirstyliddiard1.bsky.social (3/3)

Inclusive Education The Inclusive Education SIG provides a forum for critical discussion about all aspects of Inclusive education. Our concerns are with the substantive, methodological and ethical aspects of research...

the former convenor, and Janet, have built! You can find more about the SIG and its aims here: www.bera.ac.uk/community/in...
As stated in the SIG's webpage, "We acknowledge the role that ableism plays in education and society at large, and we encourage an intersectional lens to understand (2/3)

Following an election, I am so excited to start as a convenor for the British Educational Research Association's (BERA) Inclusive Education Special Interest Group (SIG), working along with the amazing Karen Zecca and Janet Hoskin! Grateful to be building on the wonderful legacy Louise Arnold (1/3)

amazing examiners, Rebecca Lawthom & @leahfburch.bsky.social for such a wonderful, caring viva! #CriticalDisabilityStudies 2/2