Next class date is Sunday, September 18, 2022, 1-3 PM Pacific Time
There are so many different avenues for researching various disabilities that it’s hard to decide which ones to chose. Do you go with the at-hand information found on Facebook or the cleverly edited videos on YouTube? How about the memes on Instagram or perhaps talking to your friend who knows someone who knows someone with something kind of like a diagnosis? To some research is a dirty word, to others a throw away concept, yet accurate information can bring a story and characters to life. Through discussion and writing exercises we’ll consider the hows and whys of solid research, avoiding the trap of disability porn, and writing those with visible and invisible disabilities in a realistic, compassionate manner.
Classes are taught online and require reliable Internet connection, although in the past participants have logged on from coffee shops, cafes, and even an airplane; a webcam is suggested but not required. They are recorded for the benefit of class members only.
Cost is $99 ($79 for former students, which includes classes/workshops with me in other venues, such as conference or convention workshops and mentoring sessions). Patreon supporters receive a discount or free classes, depending on their support level.
To register for this class, send an email with the following details:
- Which class or classes and the dates you would like to register
- Whether you would prefer to pay via Paypal, Venmo, or some other means.
- Whether or not you are a former student or Patreon supporter
- How you heard about Cat’s classes
You will be invoiced when the class slot is reserved.
Free scholarships: If you cannot afford a class but really want to take one, apply for a Plunkett Scholarship. Each class has three slots reserved for such students, and the sole criteria is only that you can’t currently afford the class. To apply for a Plunkett, which covers the entire cost,mail me and tell me why you want to take the class in 100 words or less. QUILTBAG and PoC candidates are especially encouraged to apply. The Plunkett Scholarships are named for Edward Plunkett, who wrote as Lord Dunsany. Scholarships are given out on a rolling basis; I suggest getting them in sooner rather than later. You may apply for multiple classes.
