The Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii cordially invites you to the 25th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities on May 4-5, 2009 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Celebrate the collective achievements of the past and look forward to create an inclusive vision for the 21st century. As we face economic uncertainty and global challenges, it is even more important to honor tradition, and use this foundation to navigate our futures. Please register as we have an excellent program, geared to inspire, invigorate, and educate. We have special seminars on co-teaching, public policy, an economic forum, and FASD seminar and so much more. We need to come together. Please see our website for updated workshops and announcements. We will post our featured and keynote speakers and details on our special workshops by February 15th, 2009. To date, we have over 150 presentations.

In the tradition of PacRim, the 2009 conference will revisit familiar themes and explore new directions through scholarship, best practice, and international networking. Join us, and continue this extraordinary journey. We will have several pre and post conference sessions, an international film festival; and the 2nd Annual International Forum: Securing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Eradicating Poverty.