Tenth Annual Disability Symposium
The Tenth Annual Disability Symposium will be held at the University of Pennsylvania on Friday, April 1, 2011. We celebrate our 10th symposium by looking forward. This year's theme, Evolving, affirms that as we learn from the past, we shape the future. We invite you to attend three plenary sessions featuring provocative speakers and choose from eight invited workshops. As in past years, this symposium will provide a forum for exchanging information and experiences with colleagues from many other colleges and universities - over breakfast and lunch, and during the afternoon snack and chat.
LOCATION is Houston Hall on the University of Pennsylvania campus. Houston Hall is located at 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA It is wheelchair accessible. Breakfast, lunch, and the three plenary sessions will be held in Bodek Lounge. Registration is located next to Bodek Lounge.
Featured speakers this year include:
JANE PAULEY is a broadcaster, author and mental health advocate. Her network career began as co-host of NBC's Today Show. She was founding co-anchor of Dateline NBC and host of The Jane Pauley Show. She currently appears on the Today Show in a monthly series, Your Life Calling, produced by AARP. The author of the New York Times Bestseller, Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue, Pauley revealed how medical treatment for hives triggered bipolar depression at the age of 50. She has been honored with multiple Emmys and is a member of the Broadcast and Cable Hall of Fame.
RUSSEL A. BARKLEY, PH.D, a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner who has authored, co-authored, or co-edited 18 books and clinical manuals numbering 27 editions and published more than 250 scientific articles and book chapters related to the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD and related disorders. He has presented more than 700 invited addresses internationally and appeared on the nationally televised 60 Minutes, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, CNN and many other programs on behalf of those with ADHD.
BOBBY SILVERSTEIN, J.D. is a principal in the law firm of POWERS PYLES SUTTER AND VERVILLE, PC and director to the Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy. Mr. Silverstein's law practice includes a focus on assisting institutions implement civil rights, education, health care, and employment policy from a disability perspective. He is the former staff director and chief counsel to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Disability Policy and behind-the-scenes architect of more than 20 disability-related bills enacted into law, including the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act.
The registration cost remains at $50, including all meals, thanks to the generosity of Stephanie (Wharton '86) and Marty Walcoe who continue to make this symposium possible.
(Registration is waived for all presenters, all students, and participants affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania.)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 25, 2011
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Weingarten Learning Resources Center
3702 Spruce Street, Suite 300; Philadelphia, PA 19104-6027
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