CDS Connect | Nov 2023 eBlast

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The November 2023 eBlast is now available for viewing!

Advancing Knowledge and Practice

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Early Bird Registration #PacRim2024 

Special Rate Ends December 31, 2023
*Kamaʻāina, self-advocates, and/or students discounted rates available.

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Register for Desciptathon 10

Tuesday, February 6 – Thursday, February 8, 2024, HST
*Offering high-quality Audio Description (AD) training, team-building exercises, AD practice and publishing, all designed to make the world a more-accessible place, especially for our national parks and other public gathering places..
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Register for Eugenic Legacies across the Pacific Islands

Tuesday, February 6 – Thursday, February 8, 2024, HST
*Offering high-quality Audio Description (AD) training, team-building exercises, AD practice and publishing, all designed to make the world a more-accessible place, especially for our national parks and other public gathering places.

Enhancing Workforce

Calling All Emerging Leaders! CDS HI UCEDD Trainee Program

Deadline: December 1, 2023, HST
Interested in Disability-Related Topics and Issues?

The next cohort for the Center on Disability Studies (CDS) University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Hawai’i Trainee (HI UCEDD Trainee) program will begin in the Spring 2024 semester. Trainees will advance their knowledge, network with other disability leaders, be eligible for up to 6 credits in the Interdisciplinary Certificate in Disability and Diversity, a $3,000 stipend and waived registration to the Pac Rim Conference. 

 

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#PacRim2024 Post-Event

Hawai’i Summit on Employment First

Thurs, Feb 29, 2024, HST

Providing Quality Service

Welcoming Max Malmud & Lori Lum

#PacRim2024 welcomes our new Conference Coordinator and Registration Coordinator to the team. Learn more about them and ways to connect in our latest news post.

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Sharing Disability Information

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Exhibitor Application Invitations

Due January 1, 2024
#PacRim2024 Call for Exhibitors
Center on Disability Studies [invitation letter]

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Sponsor Application Invitations

Due January 1, 2024
#PacRim2024 Call for Sponsors
Center on Disability Studies [invitation letter]

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Conference Hotel RSVPs Available

Until fully booked
#PacRim2024 Conference Hotel Bookings
Center on Disability Studies

Tuesday, February 27 – Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Keynotes Mia Ives-Rublee and Justine “Justice” Shorter

Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity