Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, and Disability Conf. - Columbus

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Information on and upcoming conference - Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, and Disability. Details follow my signature. FYI - Please share.

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Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, and Disability

April 3 & 4, 2007

For the call for presentations and conference updates visit

HTTP://ADA.OSU.EDU/conferences

What is “Multiple Perspectives�

"As social movements mature, they begin to look beyond the 'letter of the law', which emphasizes ethics and values, and promulgate systemic changes in attitudes, behaviors and institutional structures." - Kanes Weisman

As a modern land grant university an important part of Ohio State University's mission is serving the community. Since 2001 The Ohio State University's ADA Coordinator's Office has hosted Multiple Perspectives On Access Inclusion & Disability. The conference offers a unique opportunities for approximately approximately 300 professionals, scholars, advocates. Workshops and presentations are designed to bring a diverse audience together to discuss the full spectrum of disability issues and experiences. The annual gathering provides a forum for individuals and organizations to share their knowledge; broaden their perspectives, and increase community resources through the synergy of collaboration

"I was able to attend last year's Multiple Perspectives Conference and thought that the content and quality was absolutely excellent." Unsolicited e-mail form 2006 participant.

Each year Multiple Perspectives strives to provide a program that can serve as a catalyst for change; providing a springboard for collaborations among individuals with and with out disabilities working in education, business, government and non-profits. The Conference’s presenters have included faculty, authors, entrepreneurs and advocates as well as representatives from the U.S. Access Board, The EEOC, The Ohio Civil Rights Commission, The American Institute of Architects, The U.S. Department of Education, and The Department of Justice.

"From my vantage point, the Sixth Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, & Disability Conference, was nothing short of marvelous. With the exception of the presentation on RAIS, I walked away from each session knowing far more than when I entered; I left each session invigorated; and, I left each session tingling with the excitement of being in an environment where I can relate intellectually and experientially with others." Jerome F. Shapiro, Ph.D In Apologia for Comparative Culture:A Neophyte's Reflections on the Sixth Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, & Disability Conference at OSU; Disabilities Studies Quarterly; Fall 2006, Volume 26; Number 4 (www.dsq-sds.org).

Who Attends Multiple Perspectives? · 86% are Ohio residents. 1 69% of the participants have a disability. · 20% are officials from Federal, State, County or City government. 1 18% are educators, 2 15% represent private business. 3 13% represent disability rights advocacy groups. 4 12% are college disability service providers. 5 09% are students. 6 08% are architects. 7 06% sit on State, County or Municipal boards representing individuals with disabilities.

Hosted by The Ohio State University's ADA Coordinator's Office, the conference is made possible through collaboration and support from organizations as diverse as the participants. Past supporters have included:

Ability Magazine ADA-OHIO The American Institute of Architects, Columbus Chapter The City Of Columbus The Ohio ADA Coordinator's Network The Columbus Advisory Committee On Disability Issues The Ohio Governor’s Counsel On People With Disabilities The Great Lakes Disability Business Technical Assistance Center The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission The Ohio State University's

The College of Humanities The Glenn School for Public Policy The Knowlton School of Architecture The Moritz College of Law The Office of Academic Affairs The ASL Program The Digital Union The Disability Studies Program The Office For Disability Services The Multicultural Center The Web Accessibility Center

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS YEARS PROGRAM VISIT HTTP://ada.osu.edu/conferences

Or e-mail ADA-OSU@...

L. Lissner, ADA Coordinator Office Of The Provost

292-6207(v); 688-8605(tty); 688-3665(fax) HTTP://ADA.OSU.EDU