Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability at San Francisco State University Email Format
Civic and Social OrganizationsCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability at San Francisco State University studies and presents the experiences of disabled people to transform social attitudes. Through public education, scholarship, and cultural events, the institute shares disability history and theory, fosters critical thinking, and helps build a broader community. Its work combines research and public programming to illuminate how disability is understood in society. Located on the San Francisco State University campus, the institute grounds its activities in academic inquiry while engaging diverse audiences. As part of the civic and social organizations landscape, the institute serves students, researchers, educators, and community members with an interest in disability studies and advocacy. Its programming aims to inform and challenge prevailing assumptions about disability, providing resources that support informed discussion and inclusive dialogue. The institute is based in San Francisco, California, and operates within a university setting that supports public education and cultural engagement around disability.