Institute on Disabilities to Host Annual Conference
The Society of Disability Studies will hold its 2010 Annual Conference at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. Welcoming scholars from around the world, this year's conference theme is: Disability in the Geo-Political Imagination.
Learn more about the 2010 Society of Disability Studies Annual Conference.
The Institute Has a New Home
Our new address is:
Institute on Disabilities at Temple University
1755 N 13th Street
Student Center, Room 411S
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Our other contact information—telephone number, email address, fax number, etc.—has not changed.
Institute Hosts International Theatre Company
Unique theatre company holds workshop after successful performance at the Philadelphia Live Arts/Fringe Festival.
Important Communication Aids for Emergency Responders and Shelters
During an emergency, communication is vital. For that reason, the Institute on Disabilities has developed, and offers for download, a series "communication aids" for use in emergency situations.
Download the communication aids : http://disabilities.temple.edu/aacvocabulary/e4all.shtml
End of an Era
Read Executive Director David Mitchell's perspective on the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
Criminal Justice—NEW Resources
A comprehensive list of resources including articles and journals. After your visit, take our survey!
Publications
Highlights from our list of publications
Four compelling DVDs by award-winning film makers Sharon Snyder and David Mitchell, Executive Director of the Institute on Disabilities.
Choose from:
"Disability Takes on the Arts"
"Self Preservation—The Art of Riva Lehrer"
"Vital Signs: Crip Culture Talks Back"
"A World Without Bodies"
http://disabilities.temple.edu/publications/
NOW AT A NEW, REDUCED PRICE
Self-Determination: In Search of Everyday Life. This video introduces four remarkable people, Giff, Carolyn, Cindy, and Richard, who have found real independence through self-determination. (VHS) Was $29 NOW $10
http://disabilities.temple.edu/publications/
NEW! Emergency Communication Aids
Emergency Communication Aids for people with significant communication disabilities or for people who do not speak English. Designed for use in emergency shelters and by first responders, these communication aids are invaluable in times of emergency or disaster. For more information or to order Emergency Aids.
Order Now!
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