Hello,
Thought some here might find this conference of interest.
Jennison
Jennison Asuncion
Co-Director, Adaptech Research Network http://www.adaptech.org
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From: Frank Smith <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: NEADS Conference 2008
NEADS Conference 2008
Learning Today - Leading Tomorrow
The National Educational Association of
Disabled Students (NEADS) is pleased to announce our 2008 national
conference, "Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow." It will take place at the
Delta Ottawa Hotel and Suites from November 14-16, 2008. The conference
will focus on solutions to drive change.
This year's event will be an exciting opportunity for students, consumer
advocates, service providers, employers and all others interested in
exploring key issues of equal access to post-secondary education and
employment for students and graduates with disabilities. We welcome
delegates from across Canada and around the world. The 2008 conference is
being organized by a Conference Planning Committee, comprised of NEADS
board members and chaired by Agnes Tomkow, NEADS Alberta Representative.
The 2008 conference will welcome guest speakers including Steven
Fletcher, Member of Parliament and Sandi Bell, Canadian Human Rights
Commissioner.
The four workshops that all delegates will participate in are:
1. Job Search Strategies: Competing in The Employment Market
2. Enhancing Opportunities in Science and Technology Related Fields
3. Solutions to Library/Print Material Access
4. Key Issues on Campus: Perspectives from Students with Disabilities
For more information, including our early bird rate for early
registrants, the schedule, registration forms, and details on our
speakers, go to: www.neads.ca/conference2008
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Rm. 426 Unicentre , Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6
tel. (613) 380-8065
www.neads.ca
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