Barriers Beyond Roe
A workshop addressing barriers abortion providers face at different scales within the built environment
With abortion care now recognized as a constitutional right in Michigan, thanks to a citizen-initiated ballot proposal, and the Reproductive Health Act eliminating certain access barriers, this workshop zooms in on the challenges faced by abortion providers at different scales within the state—region, site, and clinic. Beyond the legal landscape, we'll explore how regulations directly shape our built environment and consider our collective agency in enhancing accessibility. Emphasizing the vital role of interdisciplinary collaboration, professionals, advocates, and interested people from diverse fields—architecture, medicine, and policy —will come together to brainstorm practical solutions for making the built environment more inclusive. Join us in this impactful discussion as we navigate the complex intersection and our shared commitment to improving abortion care access.
Workshop + Panel Information
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10:30am-11:30am INTRO TALKS
Overview of current policies that regulate abortion in Michigan and how these affect abortion providers in Michigan and examples of design work for introduction to workshop.
11:30-1:00 pm WORKSHOP SESSIONS
2 breakout sessions w/ lunch provided
Divide participants into interdisciplinary groups to discuss specific aspects of the built environment and abortion care access. Groups work together to explore solutions and potential impacts within their designated topics.
1:00-2:00 pm INTERDISCIPLINARY PANEL + DISCUSSION
open to public (hybrid)
Bringing together representatives from different disciplines to discuss the overlaps and intersections between their fields.
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Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
Time: 10:30am - 2:00pm
Sessions: Workshop (spots limited) + Panel (open to public/hybrid), registration is required for both.
Location: StudioStudio
1946 Packard St., Ann Arbor, MI
AAATA Bus 5: Packard to Ypsi Transit Depot
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Lori Brown, Professor of Architecture at Syracuse University School of Architecture
Dr. Sarah Wallett, Chief Medical Operating Officer for Planned Parenthood of Michigan
Dr. Dee Fenner, Chair of the Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Bates Professor of Diseases of Women and Children at UofM
Bonsitu Kitaba-Gaviglio, Deputy Legal Director at ACLU of Michigan
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