
The Seventh Annual Disabilities Symposium
University of Pennsylvania
Thursday, April 3, 2008
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Schedule of Events
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7:45 |
Symposium Opens |
8:00 - 8:30 |
Continental Breakfast
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Max King, Associate Vice Provost
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8:30 - 10:00 |
Morning Plenary Speaker
Mr. Rick Lavoie
"New Directions for Students with Learning Disabilities"
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10:15 - 11:15 |
Morning Workshops |
11:30 – 12:00 |
Lunch
Recognitions and Remarks
Ms. Stephanie Walcoe (Wharton '86)
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12:00 - 1:30 |
Noon Plenary Speaker
Ms. Judith Heumann
"Directions Leading Towards Inclusion and Economic Empowerment"
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1:45 - 2:45
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Afternoon Workshops
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3:45 – 4:30 |
Afternoon Plenary Speaker
Dr. Arthur Caplan
"Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and the Ethical 'Relevance' of Disability"
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4:30 |
A Philly Farewell - Snack & Chat
Class of 1966 Reading Room, first floor
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