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On 11 June, “In principio era la Rupe, a performance by Teatro a rotelle

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On Tuesday, 11 June, at 6:00 PM, the new performance titled “In principio era la Rupe” will debut in an open-air setting at Santa Marta (Via Cantarane 24). Directed by Jana Karšaiová and Nicoletta Vicentini, the premiere is part of the Veronetta Contemporanea Festival 2024.

The theatrical text is based on research into the perception of disability throughout different historical periods, culminating with contemporary perspectives. Inspired by various historical texts and drawing some dramaturgical elements from David Mamet’s Variazioni sull’anatra, the play highlights how labels and prejudices are born and evolve over time, sometimes inherited from previous eras. It is a journey through the history of disability, illustrating the need to change our perspective to discover that a new paradigm is indeed possible.

“Teatro a rotelle” is a student group at the University of Verona, founded in 2016 through a collaboration between students from the university’s “Inclusion and Accessibility” operational unit, director Nicoletta Vicentini, and Professor Massimo Salgaro from the Department of Languages and Literatures. The company, composed of students from the university, is currently supported by both the Department of Languages and Literatures and the Department of Culture and Civilizations.

“Living in Difference” Symposium

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Gabriella Pelloni ed Elisa Destro inaugurano la giornata di studi Living in Difference in aula Co-working

The “Living in Difference” symposium, organized by Gabriella Pelloni as part of the interdisciplinary research group “Representations of Otherness, Diversity and Marginality in Contemporary European and Non-European Literatures”, took place on Monday, 27 May, in the Co-Working Room. The day marked the first meeting between the members of the team created within the framework of the project of excellence “Inclusive Humanities” 2023-2027, who converged to work on these issues from three different perspectives: spatial, temporal and linguistic.

Diversity, Accessibility, Inclusion in the Digital text and Cultural Heritage

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On 22-24 May, the International Conference “Diversity, Accessibility, Inclusion in the Digital text and Cultural Heritage: Challenges and Perspectives”, organized by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures of the University of Verona with the support of the DAIH centre (Digital Arena for Inclusive Humanities, www.daih.eu) took place.

 

The conference, held in English, was attended by national and international experts on the topics of inclusion, diversity and accessibility. Challenges related to inclusion and accessibility of digital resources have become particularly relevant with technological development and the emergence of an increasingly pervasive digital paradigm in the cultural sphere. The promotion of diversity, inclusion and accessibility have thus gained more and more space in international policies, including in the publishing sphere (European Accessibility Act), and today the need to promote participation and equity in the production and dissemination of knowledge is a key issue.

 

The conference therefore aimed to facilitate debate and discussion on the issues in question, drawing attention to experiences, best practices, critical issues and new perspectives, as well as potential solutions that can help overcome the digital divide and promote accessibility of primary sources.

 

Prof. Sukhishvili visits from Georgia

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In cattedra la Prof.ssa Tamar Sukhishvili dell'Università Statale Ilia di Tbilisi, Georgia, per la lezione language and culture

In the second week of May, the Department of Foreign Languages and Literaures hosted Prof. Tamar Sukhishvili (Ilia State University in Tbilisi, Georgia). Prof. Sukhishvili, the second Georgian professor hosted this year as part of the Erasmus+ faculty mobility program, taught a course on the theme of “Language and Culture”, comparing metaphors and connotative meanings of animals and body parts in various languages.

Tamar Sukhishvili began working at Ilia State University in Tbilisi (Georgia) in 2010. Since 2013, she has been an associate professor at the university. Her research interests include linguistics, language and culture, stylistics, classics, and translation.

Documentary Screening “Con la S maiuscola”

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On Friday, 14 June, 2024, at 4:30 PM, there will be a screening of the documentary film “Con la S maiuscola” in Classroom T.3 of the Polo Zanotto (Viale Università 4, 37129 Verona). This documentary, produced by Inmediazione as part of the project “A Bridge Between Two Worlds”, is dedicated to accessibility.

“Con la S maiuscola” highlights the communication difficulties faced by deaf individuals in their daily lives, addressing issues such as access to information, culture, education, and training in a predominantly hearing-oriented world.

The history of the deaf community is largely unknown to many; for over two thousand years and until the post-World War II era, deaf people were prohibited from marrying, inheriting, or owning property. This film tells the story of a community united by a language—sign language—and by a culture and identity: the deaf identity, with a capital “D”.

The documentary features the lives of four deaf individuals, documenting their daily routines in family, work, interests, and leisure. It includes insights from Rita Sala, a professor of Deaf Studies and a professional LIS interpreter, as well as a curated selection of archival materials from the Istituto Luce and testimonials from the Ex Istituto per Sordi “Tommaso Pendola” in Siena, which now houses a museum dedicated to its history.

This event is part of the initiatives proposed by the 1st International Conference “Audiovisual Accessibility and Inclusion in Higher Education”, organized by Professor Rosa M. Rodríguez Abella. A LIS interpreter will be present.

Roundtable “Inclusion and Territory: the Experience of Verona”

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On Thursday, June 13, at 5:00 PM, the roundtable open to the public titled “Inclusion and Territory: The Experience of Verona” will take place at Classroom T.3 of the Polo Zanotto (Viale Università 4).

This roundtable aims to address the complex challenge of inclusion and to develop good practices in this area. Participants include:

From the City of Verona:

  • Lisa Lanzoni (Coordinator), Head of Subsidiarity Services and Youth Policies / Directorate of Administrative Innovation, Common Goods, Youth Policies, Equal Opportunities
  • Leonardo Latella, Head of Natural and Zoological Collections / Museums Management

From the Oltre Magy’s Association:

  • Susanna Brugnoli, Visual Designer and Founding Member
  • Anna Checchinato, Educator and Founding Member

From the University of Verona:

  • Vittorio Corradini, Head of the Inclusion Unit
  • Manuel Boschiero, Department of Languages and Foreign Literatures

This event is part of the initiatives proposed by the 1st International Conference “Audiovisual Accessibility and Inclusion in Higher Education”, organized by Professor Rosa M. Rodríguez Abella. A LIS interpreter will be present.