Big Read Kick-Off with Rebekah Taussig

NEA Big Read in Partnership with the Arts@ODU’s 47^th Annual Literary Festival Public Kick-Off with Author Rebekah Taussig

Embark on a literary journey of empowerment and enlightenment as the Old Dominion University Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity kicks off its NEA Big Read initiative “Health Equity: Where We Live” in partnership with the 47^th Annual Literary Festival: Ancient Futures. Join us for an inspiring evening with Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty: The View From My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body as she explores “Transforming the Patient Experience.”

This event will take place on October 8^th at 6:00p in the Big Blue Room located inside of Chartway Arena. Register for this event here: NEA Big Read in partnership with Arts@ODU’s 47th Annual Literary Festival Opening Event with Author Rebekah Taussig

Rebekah Taussig’s Sitting Pretty” is a profound exploration of disability, identity, and resilience, offering a poignant and insightful perspective on navigating the world as a disabled person. In this captivating opening event, Rebekah will share her personal journey, challenges, and triumphs, inviting us to rethink our perceptions of disability and embrace the beauty of diversity. See the attached document for more information.