FYI...Jennison
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World Bank Conference: Disability and Development
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in celebration of the
UN International Day of Disabled Persons
December 3, 2002
Washington, D.C., USA
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- FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT -
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The World Bank is inviting you and your colleagues to a
Conference on Disability and Development, in celebration
of the UN International Day of Disabled Persons.
The event will be held on December 3rd ,
at the World Bank Headquarters, 1818 H Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
The World Bank is increasing its work with and for
the more than 400 million poor people with disabilities
in developing countries. A full-time Advisor for
Disability and Development, Judith Heumann,
assumed her newly created position in June.
To jump start the Bank's activities, we are staging this conference.
Disability and Poverty
World Bank President James Wolfensohn will open the event.
Morning and afternoon panels will be composed of
distinguished speakers from the World Bank and other
development agencies and NGOs. The sessions will examine
the links between disability and poverty and the role the Bank
and other development agencies can play in alleviating poverty,
including concrete ways forward. The event will conclude with
a keynote speaker and a reception in the late afternoon.
Exhibits
In addition to this main event, we will expand knowledge sharing
in innovation and networking through exhibitor kiosks.
During three days, these kiosks will provide an opportunity
for participants and World Bank staff to experience low to high
technology available to enable the full participation of
persons with disabilities in society, see examples of
good practices in such areas as education in various parts of
the world, and obtain an understanding of
international disability organizations.
Registration & Exhibitors Application
Attendance is free of charge but participants MUST register
in advance for security procedures. Individual registration
and exhibitor registration forms are enclosed. Once registered,
participants will receive more detailed information about the
conference and activities organized in connection with the event.
Likewise, when we receive your exhibitor registration form,
we will forward detailed information about the exhibit space layout,
and set-up/breakdown procedures.
Please note that exhibit space is limited.
Contact Information
World Bank Social Protection Advisory Service
Tel: 202-458-5267
TTY: 202-473-2229
Fax: (202) 522-3235
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
This Conference announces the World Bank's intention
to move aggressively forward to integrate disability concerns
into its mainstream poverty alleviation efforts.
Please join us for this important event.
Your input will be valuable!
World Bank Disability Group,
Social Protection Division
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Preliminary Agenda
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09:00 - 05:00 Exhibits on Disability and Development
09:00 - 10:00 Registration and Breakfast
10:00 - 10:15 Welcome - Opening of Event
Mr. Wolfensohn, President, World Bank
Introduction by Judith Heumann,
Disability Advisor, World Bank
10:15 - 10:45 Morning Keynote Address:
Bengt Lindqvist, UN Special Rapporteur on
Disability
"Complementary Approaches to
Disability and Poverty in Developing Countries"
10:45 - 12:00 The Economic Challenge of Disability
and Poverty in Developing Countries
Moderated by Dr. Mamphela Ramphele,
Managing Director, World Bank
12:00 - 2:00 Lunch (provided)
2:00 - 2:30 Afternoon Keynote Address:
Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan,
Patron of Landmine Survivors International
2:30 - 4:00 Mainstreaming Disability in the
World Bank's Poverty Alleviation Efforts
4:00 - 5:00 Concluding Keynote Address:
Distinguished speaker to be determined
5:00 - 7:00 Reception
Celebration of the International Day of Disabled
Persons
For more information about the conference contact:
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The World Bank Social Protection Advisory Service
email: [log in to unmask]
Tel: 202-458-5267 TTY: 202-473-2229
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Registration Form
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Attendance is free of charge.
Participants MUST register to be able to participate
The deadline for Registration is November 15, 2002.
Please send your registration form to:
Fax : 301-309-9486
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Registrant:
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Please indicate which organization if any will support your attendance
Name of Organization:
First/Middle Name:
Family Name:
Title:
Organization:
Address:
City:
State:
Postal Code:
Country:
Telephone #:
Fax #:
E-Mail:
( ) I will bring a Personal Assistant. Name:
Special needs specifications:
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Please indicate your needs in the following areas:
( ) I use a Wheelchair
( ) I use a service-animal/guide-dog
( ) I need selected copy on computer disk
( ) I need selected text in braille
( ) I need selected text in large print
( ) I need a sign language interpreter
( ) I need an induction/hearing loop
( ) I need a venue orientation
( ) Other Needs: (Please, describe)
( ) I have dietary requirement (ex: vegetarian):
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Exhibitor Registration Form
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Exhibits will take place from December 2 to 4,
from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The exhibitor kiosks are
intended to expand knowledge sharing in innovation
and networking during the conference.
The kiosks will provide an opportunity for participants
and World Bank staff to experience low to high technology
available to enable the full participation of persons with
disabilities in society, see examples of good practices
in such areas as education in various parts of the world,
and obtain an understanding of international disability organizations.
Please note that exhibit space is limited.
Upon receipt of your registration form, Bank organizers
will review and select exhibitors based on the areas of interest
noted above. International NGOs, disability and development projects,
assistive technology, and best practices in developing countries
will be given priority in the selection process.
Detailed information about the exhibit space layout,
and set-up/breakdown procedures will be provided separately.
The deadline for exhibitor application is October 30, 2002.
Please send the form to:
fax: (202) 522-3235
email: [log in to unmask]
Exhibitor Information:
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First/Middle Name:
Family Name:
Title:
Organization:
Address:
City:
State:
Postal Code:
Country:
Telephone #:
Fax #:
E-Mail:
Type of Organization:
( ) Commercial
( ) NGO (with international outreach)
( ) Government
( ) Service Provider
( ) Development Agency
( ) Technology
Audio Visual Requirements:
( ) TV/VCR
( ) Computer
( ) Internet Connection
( ) Other
Type of Materials to be Displayed: (Please, describe)
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