REVIEW OF DISABILITY STUDIES: AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, Volume 15, Issue 2

Notes from the Field
Call for Proposals - CONNECT #PacRim2020
Genesis Leong
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Center on Disability Studies
Hawaii, United States

The University of Hawaii at Manoa, Center on Disability Studies, in the College of 
Education, is accepting presentation proposals to be featured at the 35th Annual Pacific Rim 
International Conference on Disability & Diversity at the Hawaii Convention Center, March 
2-3, 2020. Submissions are being accepted from June 1, 2019-December 1, 2019 at 
www.pacrim.hawaii.edu.

The theme of the conference is CONNECT to Create Opportunities. Pac Rim 2020 will 
connect individuals in the field of disabilities, to build relationships and partnerships between 
Hawaii and the global community.

Pac Rim 2020 will feature presentations that showcase best practice, research, and community 
policies & planning to improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Presentation 
formats include: 2-hour poster presentations, 30-minute shared presentations, 60-minute 
breakout presentations, multi-hour interactive workshops, keynote speakers, and much more. 
Conference topics include:

-INCLUSION An inclusive community promotes and sustains a sense of belonging; it 
values and practices respect for the talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of living of 
its members.

-EMPLOYMENT Employers and human resources staff need help understanding 
reasonable accommodations;, and expectations for employment must be raised through 
specific training and supports.

-HEALTH & WELLBEING A balanced lifestyle and optimal health is a goal for us 
all throughout our lives. At-risk groups have difficulty finding balance because the 
focus may be on disability and not holistic and healthy lifestyle.

-POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION Many factors influence a successful transition, 
these include the type and severity of impairment, environmental barriers and 
supports, personal characteristics, socioeconomic status, and expectations.

-PRE-K to GRADE 12 EDUCATION With shortages of certified special education 
teachers, inappropriate student-to-teacher ratios, and classrooms with diverse-needs, 
students don't always receive the necessary individualized supports to facilitate their 
learning, development, and transitions.

To register for #PacRim2020 Early Bird Registration, visit www.pacrim.hawaii.edu or contact 
prreg@hawaii.edu, call 808-956-8816, or fax 808-956-4437.

Call for Proposals - CONNECT #PacRim2020 by Genesis Leong is licensed 
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https://www.rds.hawaii.edu.
      
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