Neurodivergence and Critical Disability Theory
Friday 30th January 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (London Time)
This session offers a timely and reflective opportunity to explore disability and neurodivergence within the voice teaching studio. Grounded in the field of critical disability studies, it will be of particular interest to voice professionals who wish to foster a more inclusive, reflexive and accessible practice.
We will explore how ideas about disability and ability have developed over time, and how these ideas have shaped approaches to voice teaching. You will learn about the history of disability, the disability rights movements of the 20th century, and contemporary frameworks such as disability justice, DisCrit, crip theory, and the concepts of misfitting and neuroqueer. These will provide a foundation for thinking critically about voice pedagogy, and imagining and developing more equitable approaches to teaching and learning.
Throughout the course, you will be invited to engage in critical reflection and discussion. You will be supported in developing practical strategies and resources that align with inclusive and anti-ableist pedagogical values, with a view to applying these in your own professional context.
🏷️ Price £30 (UK VAT inclusive)
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Dr David Cane
Dr. David Cane is a Lecturer with expertise in musicology, qualitative and quantitative research design, disability studies, and postgraduate supervision. He plays a central role in research methods teaching and dissertation supervision. David’s research interests include critical disability and queerness. David is a lecturer, researcher, singer, singing teacher and choir director.
Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.
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