Disabilities conference on seeks proposals, attendees
The Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawai‘i invites individuals and organizations to submit proposals and register for the 26th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities, which will be held April 12-13 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu.
As it has in the past, the 2010 conference will revisit familiar themes and explore new directions through scholarship, best practice and international networking. The event will include pre- and post-conference forums -- including the International Forum on the Rights of People with Disabilities -- Capacity Building Institutes, an international film festival and more.
Papers are being sought in three conference topic areas:
- Foundation -- This includes topics the Center for Disability Studies has been or is currently engaged in, including Autism, Culturally Responsive Response to Intervention, Disability Studies and Disability Culture, Employment, Hidden Disabilities, Independent Living, Living Healthy and Aging Well, Teach to Reach All Learners, Technologies for the Future, Transition to Postsecondary Education, Youth Advocacy and Video Self-Modeling.
- Exploration -- This includes topics that CDS has not previously addressed but have impact on the security and well-being of all people with disabilities, such as Environmental Toxins, Gender and Ethnicity, War and Disability, Disability Rights and Sustainable Futures.
- Innovation -- This will showcase new theories, concepts, solutions, ideas and applications that can benefit people with disabilities during the current economic downturn.
Organizers will provide an early acceptance notice of paper submissions within two to four weeks. Conference rates have been arranged at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for attendees coming to Oahu.
"Traditionally this conference is one of the most exciting for attendees and presenters—providing a unique balance of cultures, and issues of local, national and international importance," the center said. "This year’s conference will seek to better these efforts and provide you with a most unique and exceptional experience."
For more information about the conference, topics to be covered and submitting papers, or to register, go to http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu.
