Minnesota Symposium on Disability Studies

When: July 27 and 28, 2012

Where: University of Minnesota – West Bank

This year's Disability Studies Symposium will focus on the history and future of disability rights under the theme, "Perspectives: Past, Present and Future of Disability Studies." This conference will bring together scholars and professionals working in disability studies or disability-related fields for a weekend of shared research, community and dynamic interdisciplinary discussion.

The Minnesota Symposium on Disability Studies is pleased to welcome two Keynote speakers for the conference: Kim Nielsen, Professor of Disability Studies at the University of Toledo; and John Tschida, Vice President, Public Affairs and Research, at the Courage Center. Conference participants will also get to experience a Saturday evening performance by the Twin Cities group,“Young Dance.” The conference will also include a reading by poet Katie Hae Leo.

Registration

Registration is free, although space is limited this year. Please RSVP by July 16.

Meals

Meals will be provided at no charge during both conference days, and meals to accommodate vegetarian and gluten-free dietary needs will be available. If you have special dietary needs, please contact Rachel (gara0030@umn.edu). Donations to help off-set the cost of this year’s complimentary meals are welcome and may be made on site. 

Travel

Lodging for conference participants who are traveling to attend is available from the Days Inn Hotel – University Avenue SE. Participants must pay for their own lodging but can receive a special conference rate of $75 per night. Participants must make their reservation as soon as possible in order to receive the special rate and indicate that they are part of the Minnesota Symposium on Disability Studies when they book.

Accommodations

Participants who would like to request disability accommodations should e-mail Jonathon: warnb001@umn.edu as soon as possible.