Wednesday October 5, 2011 from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM EDT
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Temple University, Student Center (South)
1755 N 13th Street
(Between Cecil B. Moore Ave. & W. Montgomery)
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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A statewide, cross-disability conference looking at the challenges faced by immigrants and culturally diverse individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Leaders of diverse communities sharing their perspectives on disability
Workshops on model programs and practices for working with immigrants and culturally diverse individuals with disabilities
Findings and recommendations from a major study on cultural
and linguistic competence in the Pennsylvania disability service and support system
Representatives of various offices and departments of the Commonwealth discussing their efforts to achieve greater cultural and linguistic competence
Presentations on initiatives in other states to integrate immigrants into
service delivery systems
Presentations from national experts in the field
Opportunities for resource-sharing and collaboration
FEATURED SPEAKERS | ||
Tawara Goode | Daphne Kwok | Rooshey Hasnain |
ASIAC
Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Governor's Cabinet and Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities
Institute on Disabilities, Temple University
Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council
Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition
Pennsylvania Refugee Resettlement Program
Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
EVENT SPONSORS
New Jersey Statewide Network for Cultural Competence
Pennsylvania Faith Community Leadership Project
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Conference support provided by the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council and the (CMS) Medicaid Infrastructure Grant in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (CFDA # 93.768) |
The photo above " Moving On" by Shehab Uddin is an awarded photograph
from the WHO photo contest "Images of Health and Disability 2005."