Disability Studies: A Global Perspective

Program Highlights:

Panel discussions among the foremost minds on the subject of Disability Studies will stimulate your interest.

The Emergence of Disability Studies -- Panel One
Discuss the conceptual framework for Disability Studies. Explore existing data, theoretical issues, research needs, and community-based activities. Understand the growth of Disability Studies worldwide.

Implementation of Disability Studies within Post-secondary Education -- Panel Two
Strategize on how to promote a Disability Studies program, obtain resources, and negotiate organizational barriers in institutions of higher learning.

Implementation of Disability Studies Within Professional and Training Organizations -- Panel Three
Develop procedures for establishing Disability Studies programs within the formal structure of organizations, including funding, placement and incentive strategies. Design a system for supporting caucuses or interest groups. Understand the process for defining standards, adopting practice guidelines and quality indicators. Learn to work with accreditation and certification bodies.

Disability Studies in Developing Countries -- Panel Four
Uncover the unique issues facing educators introducing Disability Studies curricula in developing countries. Identify the groups important to international disability activities and assess the level of cooperation among countries in assistive technology, medical rehabilitation and education.

Disability Studies in the Information Age -- Panel Five
Discover new technology designed to empower and create accessibility for people with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities. Learn how to make innovations such as electronic networks, online education and the virtual university accessible and available to your constituency.

The Future of Disability Studies: Expanding the Field -- Panel Six
Define the challenges of impending needs, opportunities in the Third World, and in the academic community. Preview the Handbook on Disability Studies, a soon-to-be published resource. This stimulating panel discussion will provide a vision for the future.

This conference will be webcast Live for associates and coworkers unable to attend. The proceedings may be viewed on-line at the web address: http://www.connectlive.com/events/disabilitystudies, during the hours listed on the schedule (Eastern Standard Time). Conference proceedings and materials will be archived and available for viewing for up to six months afterwards.

Special Note: This conference will be webcast live for associates and co-workers unable to attend. The proceedings may be viewed on-line at the web address: www.connectlive.com/events/disabilitystudies, during the hours listed on the schedule (Eastern Standard Time). Conference proceedings and materials will be archived and available for viewing up to six months afterwards.

Disability Studies: the multi-disciplinary approach to the analysis of the dynamic social, psychological, economic, political, and biomedical and technological context of people with disabilities in society. Disability Studies builds on area studies such as Women's Studies, African American Studies, Hispanic Studies, and Asian American Studies, which involve empowerment and evaluation of the experiences of a people.

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education