Who decides what makes a body ‘whole’?

In this candid talk, Julia van Reek shares how she came to the life-changing decision to have her leg amputated. She takes you through her personal journey, the doubts and considerations she faced, and the freedom her decision ultimately brought her.

As a cultural anthropology graduate, Julia connects her own experiences to a broader societal perspective. In her thesis, she explored ableism: the often invisible norms and prejudices surrounding people with disabilities.

A personal, thought-provoking and inspiring story that invites you to look differently at the body, autonomy, and what we actually mean when we describe someone as ‘disabled’.

Purpose
Inspiration, new perspectives and awareness

Programme

20:00: Doors open
20:30: Julia van Reek’s talk begins (personal experience + research on ableism)
22:00: End