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    Seventh Annual Disabilities Symposium


    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


    8:30 - 10:00


    Morning Plenary Speaker
    Mr. Rick Lavoie
    "New Directions for Students with Learning Disabilities"


    10:15 - 11:15


    Morning Workshops


    11:30 – 12:00


    Lunch
    Recognitions and Remarks
    Ms. Stephanie Walcoe (Wharton '86)


    12:00 - 1:30


    Noon Plenary Speaker
    Ms. Judith Heumann
    "Directions Leading Towards Inclusion and Economic Empowerment"


    1:45 - 2:45


    Afternoon Workshops


    3:45 – 4:30


    Afternoon Plenary Speaker
    Dr. Arthur Caplan
    "Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and the Ethical 'Relevance' of Disability"


    4:30


    A Philly Farewell - Snack & Chat
    Class of 1966 Reading Room, first floor


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