Mad & Crip Theology Press

As Editor of Mad & Crip Theology Press, Dr. Amy Panton has been instrumental in building a community-focused publishing platform. The Press has published books by disabled authors, addressing crucial topics often overlooked in mainstream discourse. Mad & Crip’s current interfaith project, Growing Up Female and Evangelical: Madness, Faith, and the Search for Community, further amplifies diverse voices.

The Press also conducts community workshops, creating spaces for education and engagement. Through these activities, the Press not only focuses on publishing content but actively building community, promoting understanding, and advocating for the rights and representation of disabled individuals in academic and spiritual contexts. These endeavours collectively work towards creating a more inclusive, understanding, and empowering environment for the disability community.

 

History of The Press

Mad & Crip Theology Press was founded in 2021 by Dr. Amy Panton, a Mad Theologian living with physical impairments. During her PhD research about self-injury, Amy noticed a significant gap in the mental health and disability literature—there was a lack of perspectives from those with lived experience. This realization inspired the creation of the Press – a space where the voices of Mad, crip, disabled, and neurodivergent individuals could be amplified and celebrated.

 

From the Kitchen Table

Mad & Crip Theology Press is a labour of love, run from Amy’s kitchen table. As a Mad and crip person, Amy brings her passion and personal experience to this project, demonstrating that beautiful work can emerge from (very!) humble beginnings. The Press is a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Mad and crip community, driven by a deep commitment to Mad and disabled justice and inclusion.

 

Community First & Recent Work

At Mad & Crip Theology Press, community is at the heart of everything they do. They are committed to co-creating with other Mad and disabled folks, fostering a space where knowledge is shared, stories are heard, and life-giving dialogues flourish. In a world that often demands constant busyness, they intentionally embrace “crip time.” By slowing down, they prioritize building meaningful relationships and taking care of their body-minds as they journey together.

They recently launched the Mad & Crip Writer’s Circle, designed to foster connection, creativity, and mutual support. By bringing people together, they aim to build a strong, supportive community.

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Legal Services: Mad & Crip Theology Press + Edwards Creative Law

Edwards Creative Law had the pleasure of working with Mad & Crip Theology Press and Dr. Amy Panton on setting a business and legal foundation upon which the Press could begin operating. Our entertainment lawyer Michael Duboff assisted the Press with putting together its primary publishing agreement and has advised Amy on legal matters concerning publishing law and entertainment law more generally.

Edwards Creative Law is Canada’s Entertainment Law Boutique™, providing legal services to Canadians, and international clients who partner with Canadians, in the Music, Film & Television, Animation, Interactive Digital Media, Game, Publishing and Software industries.

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* This blog is for general informational purposes only and is not to be construed as legal advice. Please contact Edwards Creative Law or another lawyer, if you wish to apply these concepts to your specific circumstances.

 

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