CDS Connect | Oct 2023 eBlast

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The October 2023 eBlast is now available for viewing!

Advancing Knowledge and Practice

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Extended Deadline!! 
Submit Presentation Proposal 


Due Friday, October 6, 2023 (extended deadline)
#PacRim2024 Conference Call for Proposals
Center on Disability Studies [media release]

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CDS Awarded $15.5+ Million in Native Hawaiian Education Grants over the Next Three Years


  • Project Hoʻokuʻi VI: E Hoʻomau — Lisa Uyehara (PI) & Naomi Rombaoa Tanaka (Co-PI), $1,116,445 Y1 ($3.6+ million 3-yr total)
  • Ulu A‘e Transition 2.0 (UAT2) — Sara Banks (PI), $934,124 Y1 ($2.9+ million 3-yr total)
  • Kūlia Support-Mohala Project — Eric Folk (PI) & Sean Nagamatsu (Co-PI), $834,009 Y1 ($2.5+ million 3-yr total)
  • Project Ka Pilina Noʻeau Hoʻomau —  Kiriko Takahashi (PI), Hye-Jin Park (Co-PI), & Jerica Manoa (Co-PI), $1,078,282 Y1 ($3.2+ million 3-yr total)
  • Alanui a Hōkūlani Project — Hye-Jin Park (PI) & Kiriko Takahashi (Co-PI), $916,211 Y1 ($3.2+ million 3-yr total)

Center on Disability Studies [media release]

Enhancing Workforce

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Early Bird Registration #PacRim2023

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

Recording Now Available 
ECHO Autism,
UC Davis MIND Institute


Thursday,  August 17, 2023, Online Seminar
Amber Fitzgerald & Robin Stewart
CDS Partner Seminar [flier]

Center on Disability Studies Ad Featured on KHON2 News!!

Providing Quality Service

Soccer Classes

October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Dr. Kelle L. Murphy
Wellness Matter Program [flier].

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Sharing Disability Information

Tuesday, February 27 – Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Keynotes Mia Ives-Rublee and Justine “Justice” Shorter

Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity

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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