Blog Post

Conversations in Bioethics 2017: Disability

The Kennedy Institute of Ethics • February 14, 2017
Back

Conversations in Bioethics is an annual campus-wide discussion of a crucial bioethics issue. Hosted by the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University, this series brings together creative student work, distinguished speakers, and the broader campus community to explore a topic in bioethics and inspire leadership for change.

This year's panelists include: Julia Watts Belser, Lydia X. Z. Brown, Teresa Blankmeyer Burke, Rick Guidotti, John Hockenberry, and Donna Walton. Conversation moderated by Maggie Little, Director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics, and introduced by Reena Aggarwal, Georgetown University Vice Provost for Faculty.

Learn more at
https://sitearchives.georgetown.edu/kie-cib/

By Dr. Donna Walton April 4, 2022
DIVAS stands for Dynamic, Illuminating, Victorious, Achieving Sisters. Dr. Donna Walton shares how her experiences at the intersection of being Black, female, and living with a disability inspired the creation of this impactful organization. She highlights the core mission and vision of DIVAS: to challenge stereotypes, dismantle stigma, and promote the social inclusion of women with disabilities.
By CARE Atlanta March 23, 2022
Join Dr. Donna Walton, Founder and President of @divaswithdisabilities, as she emphasizes the importance of viewing disabilities as part of one’s identity, not as a limitation or barrier.
By Donna Walton June 21, 2021
Join Dr. Donna Walton, Founder and President of the DIVAS with Disabilities Project (DWD), and Shameka Andrews, a Global D.I.V.A. Ambassador, as they dive into the mission and vision of DWD.
More Posts
Share by: