Our grad series continues this episode with an exploration of the history of disability in Ontario. We speak with recent MA History graduate Carolyn Fast (BA '14, MA '21), whose MA thesis focussed on the stories of people who experienced institutionalization and explores the continuing impact of this lesser-known aspect of Ontario history.
Between 1876 and 2009, more than 50,000 people with intellectual disabilities were housed in institutions across Ontario. Carolyn shares how her research on the institutionalization experience can help us think about COVID, long term care, the housing crisis, and inclusive education.
Links
The Un-Making of Difference: The Winding Road of Deinstitutionalization in Ontario, 1960-2018 Carolyn Fast (MA thesis, 2021)
Humanities Spirit of Brock winners have sights set on helping others (Brock News, June 25, 2021)
Master of Arts in History
Department of History
People First
Partners for Planning
Community Living Ontario
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