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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA)

@antoniosktenidis.bsky.social
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Lecturer, School of Education, University of Sheffield. Critical Disability Studies, Short Studies, Disability Studies in Education, Developmentalism and Heightism. Anti-ableist pedagogies & research cultures. BERA convenor for Inclusive Education SIG.

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Dr Élaina is cripping out @elainagmamaril.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Do you wonder what it takes to place disabled people in leadership positions? Well, Extant, the leading UK performance arts company centring blind and visually impaired people is doing.
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Select tickets – Panel: Inclusive Recruitment and Hacking Bureaucracy – Zoom
Panel: Inclusive Recruitment and Hacking Bureaucracy – Zoom, Wed 25 Mar 2026 - This is the fifth and final instalment of the Dreaming up a Disability Inclusive Workplace webinar series hosted by the W...
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Dr Élaina is cripping out @elainagmamaril.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
This is also the first instalment of a cross-over collab with @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social and the Research Culture Uncovered Podcast! #FriendOfThePod #HEpodcasters #ResearchCulture
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Dr Élaina is cripping out @elainagmamaril.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
A new episode of #CrippingResearchCulture with Stuart Moore of @nadsn.bsky.social has just dropped wherever podcasts can be found! open.spotify.com/episode/5Q7r... Full transcript here: sheffield.ac.uk/ihuman/waarc...
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Universal Design for the Workplace with Stuart Moore
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Disability Matters @dismatters.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Last year in December, we lost the incredible Professor Anita Ghai. A foundational figure in Indian Critical Disability Studies, her work deeply shaped conversations about gender, identity, inclusion, power, culture, and activism.
Professor Ghai in a wheelchair smiling at the camera. Two figures beside her and the background are blurred.
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
26 Nov: Complicated Pride: Disability, Neurodiversity and Ambivalence with Amelia Lander-Cavallo and Tobi Adebajo www.tickettailor.com/events/wellc... Book your free tickets! Organised by @elainagmamaril.bsky.social, supported by Quiplash CIC & made possible with the funding of the Wellcome Trust.
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Select tickets – Complicated Pride: Disability, Neurodivergence, and Ambivalence – Zoom
Complicated Pride: Disability, Neurodivergence, and Ambivalence – Zoom, Wed 26 Nov 2025 - We're pleased to present a series of webinars and workshops on the theme of Dreaming up a Disability Inclusiv...
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
I look forward to attending the first two webinars in the WAARC series "Dreaming Up A Disability-Inclusive Workplace" taking place on the last Wednesday of October and November: 29 Oct: Intersecting Identities and Disabled Joy with Amelia Lander-Cavallo www.tickettailor.com/events/wellc... (1/2)
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Select tickets – Intersecting identities and disabled joy with Quiplash – Zoom
Intersecting identities and disabled joy with Quiplash – Zoom, Wed 29 Oct 2025 - We're pleased to present a series of webinars and workshops on the theme of Dreaming up a Disability Inclusive Workpla...
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Disability Matters @dismatters.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Our October online symposium from Spain is happening TOMORROW! Get your tickets and read the papers on our website: sheffield.ac.uk/ihuman/disab...
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Thinking Affect within Critical Disability Studies
An online symposia from Spain on 2nd Oct , 2025
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Disability Matters @dismatters.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Please join us for another online symposium on October 2nd 12-1pm BST with Andrea Garcia-Santesmases, Laura Sanmiquel-Molinero, Javier Monforte from Spain! sheffield.ac.uk/ihuman/disab...
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Thinking Affect within Critical Disability Studies
An online symposia from Spain on 2nd Oct , 2025
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Katie Munday @kmunday.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
A recap from a fantastic day at our Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies, and Mad Studies. #MadCrip2025 @cripmadsymposium.bsky.social autisticltd.co.uk/2025/06/20/e...
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Exploring Crip Theory: Insights from Our Hybrid Symposium
The symposium “The Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies, and Mad Studies” was held on June 11, led by PhD students Robin Skyer, Fraedan Mastrantonio,…
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Thanks a lot, @angharadbeckett.bsky.social, so glad and privileged to be joining such a vibrant community! (4/4)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
maximum to the IJDSJ Editorial Executive for their feedback. e)its interdisciplinarity & the quality of scholarship published in it f) last but not least, its people (editor in chief, editorial assistant, executive directors, international advisors, reviews sub-editors, editorial board) (3/4)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
no article processing charges for authors. b) Plain English Summaries of Main Articles (in pdf/A format) c) its attention to accessibility d) Opportunities for feedback pre-submission: "Before or as part of the process of writing their articles, authors are welcome to submit of 500 words (2/4)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
What an honour to be joining the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Disability and Social Justice @ijdsj.bsky.social (ijdsj.online) Here are some of the things I love about this journal: a) it is a Diamond Open Access journal, meaning it is free to read online and with (1/4)
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I J D S J – International Journal of Disability and Social Justice
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
If you weren't able to make it on the day, here is the recording of the webinar on 'Childhood and Disability' I contributed to, alongside the wonderful Anastasia Todd & Susan Flynn: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB2A... Thank you @clpn.bsky.social & Hedi for organising, chairing & bringing us together!
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Webinar: Childhood and Disability
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The Childhood, Law & Policy Network (CLPN) @clpn.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Tomorrow (Tuesday 25th)! 📣Join our webinar on "Childhood & Disability." ⌚️ 5–6.30 PM GMT (12–1.30 PM EST). With @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social, Anastasia Todd & Susan Flynn. To register (for free), use the link in the comment below.
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Really looking forward to presenting on this webinar on Childhood and Disability next Tuesday at 5pm UK time, along with the amazing Anastasia Todd and Susan Flynn. Tickets still available: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-ch...
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Webinar: Childhood and Disability
Webinar: Childhood and Disability
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Thank you, Ria!
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
responsibility as pedagogues to foster such learning environments. @kirstyliddiard1.bsky.social @profkrc.bsky.social @dangoodley.bsky.social goodley.bsky.social #CriticalDisabilityStudies #AntiAbleistPedagogies (9/9)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
sustaining my attention." "Appreciated the considerate approach to different learning styles and abilities. You’re very warm and welcoming." The reason I am sharing these responses is to show the difference our pedagogy can make to the learners we teach and learn with and how it is our (8/9)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
to think about LD in a more human and less academic/labelling way. I also liked the way you held our interest by having a range of different methods (PowerPoint, videos, discussions and wooclap). Thank you so much." "This lecture was very engaging and I found the teaching methods helpful with (7/9)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
of their responses: "Comforting. I felt the pace was great and I did not have to need to be hyperfocused to understand complex thoughts from the lecture." "I really enjoyed your approach, the way different things were brought up e.g. social model of disability and intersectionality, (6/9)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
the Lives of Children, Families and Adults" (2020). At the beginning of the first lecture I introduced the candidates to my anti-ableist pedagogical principles to foster an inclusive learning environment. At the end of the second lecture I asked for the candidates' feedback and here are some (5/9)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Global South Disability Studies, Critical Studies of Ableism, and Posthuman & Dis/human Disability Studies. Throughout the lectures I made references to @sarasiobhan.bsky.social 's amazing book "Love, Learning Disabilities and Pockets of Brilliance: How Practitioners Can Make a Difference to (4/9)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
In the second lecture we considered key terms and concepts of Critical Disability Studies, such as ableism, disablism, psycho-emotional disablism, we learned more about Critical Disability Studies and their theoretical underpinnings, and reviewed a range of approaches, including Crip Studies (3/9)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
the psy-complex, and whose knowledge is silenced), we looked into various models of disability, including the medical, the social, the social relational (with reference to Carol Thomas) and the cultural, and reflected on how these definitions and models translate into practice. (2/9)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Last Monday (20th January) I delivered my two guest lectures for the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London to 60 doctoral candidates! In the first lecture we discussed how learning disabilities are defined (by whom, what 'expertise' is drawn upon e.g. (1/9)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Pleasure! I look forward to reading the findings of your research😊P.S. I also wish I had attended the graduation ceremony, I heard really good stuff about your speech and would have been lovely to meet in person. Next time!
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Dr Chris Whitaker @christheowl.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Hello! I’m making a final call for my ongoing research into disability employment. I’m looking at the experiences of disabled people seeking work in the UK. If you could complete the survey or know someone who may, it’s here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bD… Thank you.
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
presentation's "The Pursuit of Development": Deconstructing Developmentalism from a Critical Disability Studies & Disabled Children’s Childhood Studies Perspective. @profkrc.bsky.social @dangoodley.bsky.social @kirstyliddiard1.bsky.social @davidbenshannon.bsky.social #CriticalDisabilityStudies (2/2)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
So pleased to be contributing to this amazing webinar on Childhood and Disability, along with the brilliant Dr Cooper & Dr Anastasia Todd, organised by the Childhood, Law & Policy Network on the 25th February, 5pm. Tickets & more info here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-ch... The title of my (1/2)
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Webinar: Childhood and Disability
Webinar: Childhood and Disability
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
the challenges of implementing and supporting inclusive practice."Some exciting events already being planned for 2025, announcements to be made here when they are confirmed! #CriticalDisabilityStudies #InclusiveEducation @dangoodley.bsky.social @profkrc.bsky.social @kirstyliddiard1.bsky.social (3/3)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
the former convenor, and Janet, have built! You can find more about the SIG and its aims here: www.bera.ac.uk/community/in... As stated in the SIG's webpage, "We acknowledge the role that ableism plays in education and society at large, and we encourage an intersectional lens to understand (2/3)
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Inclusive Education
The Inclusive Education SIG provides a forum for critical discussion about all aspects of Inclusive education. Our concerns are with the substantive, methodological and ethical aspects of research...
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Following an election, I am so excited to start as a convenor for the British Educational Research Association's (BERA) Inclusive Education Special Interest Group (SIG), working along with the amazing Karen Zecca and Janet Hoskin! Grateful to be building on the wonderful legacy Louise Arnold (1/3)
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
amazing examiners, Rebecca Lawthom & @leahfburch.bsky.social for such a wonderful, caring viva! #CriticalDisabilityStudies 2/2
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Proud supervisors' (@kirstyliddiard1.bsky.social & I) highlight: our EdD candidate, Melanie Henshaw, passed her viva. Her thesis' title: 'Tigers on the Lawn: Hated for Being Me: An Autoethnographic Journey Through Bullying as a Disabled Child in the English Education System'. Thank you to the 1/2
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
links between theory & practice with reference to 'praxis' (Freire) & between theory & 'experience' with reference to Scott's work (1991). We reflected on how positionality & theory are interlinked & demystified what is seen as 'theory'. @profkrc.bsky.social @dangoodley.bsky.social
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
I thoroughly enjoyed leading a session for our PhD cohort on "Theoretical and analytical frameworks in doctoral writing". So nice to talk about 'theory as healing' (hooks 1991), 'plugging in' (Jackson & Mazzei, 2013), & 'plunder as a method' (Hughes, Goodley, & Davis, 2012). We discussed the 1/2
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
I draw on one of my favourite Disability Studies scholars, the great Professor Carol Thomas. Her work as a feminist disabled scholar has been so influential in my understanding of the field, especially in relation to psycho-emotional disablism. Same applies to Donna Reeve. #CriticalDisabilityStudies
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
My latest publication (proudly open access!) in the International Journal of Inclusive Education. Title: Support as a double-edged sword: a social-relational understanding of teaching assistants’ support to young people with dwarfism in secondary schools. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Support as a double-edged sword: a social-relational understanding of teaching assistants’ support to young people with dwarfism in secondary schools
Although teaching assistants’ support has been described as central for the inclusion of disabled students in mainstream schools, disabled students’ insights into such support indicate they have mi...
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
1st post here, so starting with a blog post on teaching at a Critical Disability Studies PhD course in Copenhagen with the great @profkrc.bsky.social & Dan Goodley! I introduced my Anti-Ableist Pedagogical Principles & led a lecture on positionality & disability. www.sheffield.ac.uk/ihuman/news/...
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iHuman and School of Education helps lead first Critical Disability Studies Doctoral Course in Denmark
The first Critical Disability Studies Doctoral course took place in Copenhagen between the 14th-15th November, 2024.
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Antonios Ktenidis (Dr, SFHEA) @antoniosktenidis.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Thank you, Katherine😊
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